Heaven's Door Straight Rye vs Linkwood 11 Year Old 2013 - Milroy's Soho Selection

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

Heaven's Door Straight RyeLinkwood 11 Year Old 2013 - Milroy's Soho Selection
DistilleryHeaven's DoorLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV43%55.6%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£61.5£44.95
Rating5.00/5

Heaven's Door Straight Rye

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value81/100

Linkwood 11 Year Old 2013 - Milroy's Soho Selection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Heaven's Door Straight Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 11 Year Old 2013 - Milroy's Soho Selection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Heaven's Door Straight Rye is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Linkwood 11 Year Old 2013 - Milroy's Soho Selection is better value at £45 vs £62.

For beginners: Heaven's Door Straight Rye is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Heaven's Door Straight Rye

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 (£61.5 vs £44.95)

Linkwood 11 Year Old 2013 - Milroy's Soho Selection

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£44.95 vs £61.5)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Heaven's?

Heaven's Door Straight Rye suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Heaven's Door Straight Rye

SherriedDried FruitNutty

Only Linkwood 11 Year Old 2013 - Milroy's Soho Selection

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt Extract

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