Linkwood 2006 / 16 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Speyside Whisky vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Linkwood 2006 / 16 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Speyside WhiskyThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryLinkwoodThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£87.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 2006 / 16 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Linkwood 2006 / 16 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £88.

For beginners: Linkwood 2006 / 16 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Speyside Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 2006 / 16 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£87.95 vs £84.9)
  • 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)
  • +More affordable (£84.9 vs £87.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 2006 / 16 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 2006 / 16 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Speyside Whisky

CitricFresh FruitHoneyToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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