The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5961 & 5962) - Signatory

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldLinkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5961 & 5962) - Signatory
DistilleryThe AntiquaryLinkwood
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%43%
Age21 yr22 yr
Price£84.9£67.45
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5961 & 5962) - Signatory

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5961 & 5962) - Signatory

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5961 & 5962) - Signatory is better value at £67 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £67.45)

Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5961 & 5962) - Signatory

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£67.45 vs £84.9)
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)

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 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5961 & 5962) - Signatory 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

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5961 & 5962) - Signatory

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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