Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 - Artist Collective 6.2 (La Maison du Whisky) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 - Artist Collective 6.2 (La Maison du Whisky)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryLinkwoodThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48%43%
Age10 yr21 yr
Price£78.17£84.9
Rating5.00/5

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

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

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old 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 £85.

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 £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 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 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 Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 - Artist Collective 6.2 (La Maison du Whisky)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitCitric

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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