Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Linkwood 22 Year Old 1996 (casks 8731 & 8732) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Linkwood 22 Year Old 1996 (casks 8731 & 8732) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV52.2%56%
Age14 yr22 yr
Price£76.95£126.95
Rating5.00/5

Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value65/100

Linkwood 22 Year Old 1996 (casks 8731 & 8732) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 22 Year Old 1996 (casks 8731 & 8732) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £77 vs £127.

For beginners: Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£76.95 vs £126.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.2%) — may need water

Linkwood 22 Year Old 1996 (casks 8731 & 8732) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 14 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (56%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£126.95 vs £76.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Tennessee?

Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Linkwood?

Linkwood 22 Year Old 1996 (casks 8731 & 8732) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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

ToastedVanillaHoney

Only Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Cooked Fruit

Only Linkwood 22 Year Old 1996 (casks 8731 & 8732) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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