Linkwood-Glenlivet 12 Year Old 2001 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead) vs The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

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

Linkwood-Glenlivet 12 Year Old 2001 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)
DistilleryLinkwoodGlenturret
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57%50%
Age12 yr10 yr
Price£47.74£48.42
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Linkwood-Glenlivet 12 Year Old 2001 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Linkwood-Glenlivet 12 Year Old 2001 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood-Glenlivet 12 Year Old 2001 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £48 vs £48.

For beginners: The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Linkwood-Glenlivet 12 Year Old 2001 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£47.74 vs £48.42)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.42 vs £47.74)

Who should buy Linkwood-Glenlivet?

Linkwood-Glenlivet 12 Year Old 2001 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead) 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 Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) 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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Linkwood-Glenlivet 12 Year Old 2001 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Smokey

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