The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Linkwood 17 Year Old 1995 - Batch 0002 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85

Linkwood 17 Year Old 1995 - Batch 0002 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Linkwood
£62
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Linkwood 17 Year Old 1995 - Batch 0002 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Linkwood |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 21 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £61.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1995 - Batch 0002 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1995 - Batch 0002 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1995 - Batch 0002 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £62 vs £85.
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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £61.99)
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1995 - Batch 0002 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£61.99 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Linkwood?
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1995 - Batch 0002 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Only Linkwood 17 Year Old 1995 - Batch 0002 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)