Mount Gay Select Blend 7 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Mount Gay Select Blend 7 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky ExchangeThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryMount GayThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£83.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Mount Gay Select Blend 7 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner75/100
Value59/100

Mount Gay Select Blend 7 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mount Gay Select Blend 7 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange is better value at £84 vs £85.

For beginners: Mount Gay Select Blend 7 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Mount Gay Select Blend 7 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£83.95 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £83.95)

Who should buy Mount?

Mount Gay Select Blend 7 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy The?

The Antiquary 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Only Mount Gay Select Blend 7 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

VanillaCooked FruitHoneyToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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