Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory
Linkwood
★ 4.00
£46
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
| Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory | Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Big Peat |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 52.8% |
| Age | 22 yr | NAS |
| Price | £46.31 | £47.9 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Quick verdict
Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory is better value at £46 vs £48.
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 £47.9)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£47.9 vs £46.31)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 at Christmas 2021 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
Only Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory
Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021