Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 5963) - Signatory vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 5963) - SignatoryStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryLinkwoodAnnandale
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%46%
Age22 yrNAS
Price£67.45£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 5963) - Signatory

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 5963) - Signatory

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £47 vs £67.

For beginners: Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 5963) - Signatory is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 5963) - Signatory

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£67.45 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 5963) - 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 Storyman?

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 5963) - Signatory

SherriedMalt ExtractToastedOld Wood

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokeyVanilla

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