Linkwood 10 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryLinkwoodThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV47.5%43%
Age10 yr21 yr
Price£67.9£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £68 vs £85.

For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£67.9 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 10 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £67.9)

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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.

Tasting notes

Only Linkwood 10 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

VanillaFresh FruitHoneyMalt ExtractFragant

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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