Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory vs Big Peat Halloween Edition

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

Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - SignatoryBig Peat Halloween Edition
DistilleryLinkwoodBig Peat
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%48%
Age22 yrNAS
Price£46.31£48.67
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value86/100

Big Peat Halloween Edition

Smoke63/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat Halloween Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat Halloween Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory is better value at £46 vs £49.

For beginners: Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£46.31 vs £48.67)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Big Peat Halloween Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.67 vs £46.31)

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Big?

Big Peat Halloween Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Tasting notes

Only Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory

SherriedHoneyOld WoodToasted

Only Big Peat Halloween Edition

SmokeyCoal-gasDried Fruit

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