Linkwood 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 303534) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Linkwood 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 303534) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryLinkwoodThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV52.5%43%
Age11 yr21 yr
Price£82.17£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 303534) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Linkwood 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 303534) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Linkwood 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 303534) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £82 vs £85.

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

Linkwood 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 303534) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£82.17 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
  • 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 11 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £82.17)

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 303534) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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.

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 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 303534) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Cooked FruitHoneyVanillaLeafyToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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