The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Linkwood 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 306252) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 306252) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Linkwood
£64
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Linkwood 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 306252) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Linkwood |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 60.2% |
| Age | 21 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £64.05 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 306252) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 306252) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 306252) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £64 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 11 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £64.05)
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 306252) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£64.05 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
- −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 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 306252) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Only Linkwood 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 306252) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)