Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Linkwood 25 Year Old 1997 (casks 7572 & 7573) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Linkwood 25 Year Old 1997 (casks 7572 & 7573) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryGlenturretLinkwood
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.7%54.6%
Age35 yr25 yr
Price£199.95£182
Rating5.00/5

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value25/100

Linkwood 25 Year Old 1997 (casks 7572 & 7573) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 25 Year Old 1997 (casks 7572 & 7573) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Linkwood 25 Year Old 1997 (casks 7572 & 7573) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £182 vs £200.

For beginners: Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 25 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 vs £182)

Linkwood 25 Year Old 1997 (casks 7572 & 7573) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£182 vs £199.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Glenturret?

Glenturret 35 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 Highland character.

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 25 Year Old 1997 (casks 7572 & 7573) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Dried FruitSherriedNuttyTobacco

Only Linkwood 25 Year Old 1997 (casks 7572 & 7573) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

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