Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 - Artist Collective 6.2 (La Maison du Whisky) vs Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 - Artist Collective 6.2 (La Maison du Whisky)Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
DistilleryLinkwoodFamous Grouse
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48%40%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£78.17£99.99
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 - Artist Collective 6.2 (La Maison du Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value50/100

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 - Artist Collective 6.2 (La Maison du Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 - Artist Collective 6.2 (La Maison du Whisky) is better value at £78 vs £100.

For beginners: Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 - Artist Collective 6.2 (La Maison du Whisky) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 - Artist Collective 6.2 (La Maison du Whisky)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£78.17 vs £99.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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 (£99.99 vs £78.17)

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 - Artist Collective 6.2 (La Maison du Whisky) 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 Famous?

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 - Artist Collective 6.2 (La Maison du Whisky)

Fresh FruitCitric

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Toasted

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