New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky ExchangeThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryNew RiffThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£97.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 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).

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £98.

For beginners: New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£97.95 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 £97.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy New?

New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

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 Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

ToastedNew WoodChocolateOily

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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