Linkwood 32 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) vs Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 32 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Linkwood
£415
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask
Kavalan
★ 5.00
£387
| Linkwood 32 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) | Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Kavalan |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Taiwan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 56.3% |
| Age | 32 yr | NAS |
| Price | £415 | £387.43 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 32 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask
Linkwood 32 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask
Quick verdict
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask is better value at £387 vs £415.
For beginners: Linkwood 32 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 32 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£415 vs £387.43)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£387.43 vs £415)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 32 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) 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 Kavalan?
Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask 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
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