New Riff American Single Malt 2024 Sour Mash vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

New Riff American Single Malt 2024 Sour MashThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryNew RiffThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV57.3%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£99.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

New Riff American Single Malt 2024 Sour Mash

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

New Riff American Single Malt 2024 Sour Mash

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £100.

For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

New Riff American Single Malt 2024 Sour Mash

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£99.95 vs £84.9)
  • 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 affordable (£84.9 vs £99.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy New?

New Riff American Single Malt 2024 Sour Mash is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 New Riff American Single Malt 2024 Sour Mash

ToastedMalt ExtractVanillaHoneyCooked Mash

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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