Linkwood 17 Year Old 1999 (casks 6169 & 6172) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Rock Oyster Sherry Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1999 (casks 6169 & 6172) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Linkwood
£46
Rock Oyster Sherry Edition
Rock Island
★ 5.00
£45
| Linkwood 17 Year Old 1999 (casks 6169 & 6172) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | Rock Oyster Sherry Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Rock Island |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46.8% |
| Age | 17 yr | NAS |
| Price | £46.35 | £44.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1999 (casks 6169 & 6172) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Rock Oyster Sherry Edition
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1999 (casks 6169 & 6172) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Rock Oyster Sherry Edition
Quick verdict
Rock Oyster Sherry Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Rock Oyster Sherry Edition is better value at £45 vs £46.
For beginners: Linkwood 17 Year Old 1999 (casks 6169 & 6172) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1999 (casks 6169 & 6172) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£46.35 vs £44.5)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Rock Oyster Sherry Edition
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£44.5 vs £46.35)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1999 (casks 6169 & 6172) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (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 Rock?
Rock Oyster Sherry Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 17 Year Old 1999 (casks 6169 & 6172) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Only Rock Oyster Sherry Edition