The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldThe Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1
DistilleryThe AntiquaryThe Oxford Artisan Distillery
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeBlendedRye
ABV43%46.3%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

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

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £95.

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

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£84.9 vs £95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£95 vs £84.9)

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.

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

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Fresh FruitToastedHoneyVegetativeYeasty

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