Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory vs The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

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

Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - SignatoryThe Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey
DistilleryLinkwoodSliabh Liag
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%46%
Age22 yrNAS
Price£46.31£37.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

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

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

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey is better value at £38 vs £46.

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.31 vs £37.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£37.95 vs £46.31)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 The?

The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

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

SherriedHoneyOld Wood

Only The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey

SmokeyFresh FruitVanilla

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