Old Orkney 19 Year Old 2004 0.0.2 (Decadent Drinks) vs The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

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

Old Orkney 19 Year Old 2004 0.0.2 (Decadent Drinks)The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1
DistilleryDecadent DrinksThe Oxford Artisan Distillery
Region
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV53%46.3%
Age19 yrNAS
Price£145.95£95
Rating5.00/5

Old Orkney 19 Year Old 2004 0.0.2 (Decadent Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner60/100
Value53/100

Old Orkney 19 Year Old 2004 0.0.2 (Decadent Drinks)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is better value at £95 vs £146.

For beginners: The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Old Orkney 19 Year Old 2004 0.0.2 (Decadent Drinks)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£145.95 vs £95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£95 vs £145.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Old?

Old Orkney 19 Year Old 2004 0.0.2 (Decadent Drinks) 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 Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyFresh Fruit

Only Old Orkney 19 Year Old 2004 0.0.2 (Decadent Drinks)

Hay-likeMossy

Only The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

ToastedVegetativeYeasty

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