Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory vs Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory
Linkwood
★ 4.00
£46
Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£55
| Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory | Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 45.7% |
| Age | 22 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £46.31 | £54.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory
Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory
Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory is better value at £46 vs £55.
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 £54.95)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£54.95 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 Single?
Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
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Only Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory
Only Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)