Linkwood 11 Year Old 2013 - Milroy's Soho Selection vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2013 - Milroy's Soho Selection
Linkwood
£45
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
| Linkwood 11 Year Old 2013 - Milroy's Soho Selection | Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Big Peat |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 55.6% | 52.8% |
| Age | 11 yr | NAS |
| Price | £44.95 | £47.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2013 - Milroy's Soho Selection
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2013 - Milroy's Soho Selection
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Quick verdict
Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2013 - Milroy's Soho Selection is better value at £45 vs £48.
For beginners: Linkwood 11 Year Old 2013 - Milroy's Soho Selection is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2013 - Milroy's Soho Selection
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£44.95 vs £47.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£47.9 vs £44.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2013 - Milroy's Soho Selection suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Big?
Big Peat at Christmas 2021 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.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 11 Year Old 2013 - Milroy's Soho Selection
Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021