Linkwood 6 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 6 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Linkwood
£40
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Strathdearn
★ 5.00
£45
| Linkwood 6 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) | Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Strathdearn |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 58.2% |
| Age | 6 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £40.33 | £44.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 6 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Linkwood 6 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 6 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £40 vs £45.
For beginners: Linkwood 6 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 6 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£40.33 vs £44.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (7 vs 6 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£44.95 vs £40.33)
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 6 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Strathdearn?
Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 6 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Only Strathdearn 7 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)