Yamazaki 1984 vs Linkwood 35 Year Old 1984 - Sar Obair Decanter (Kingsbury)

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

Yamazaki 1984Linkwood 35 Year Old 1984 - Sar Obair Decanter (Kingsbury)
DistilleryYamazakiLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%50%
AgeNAS35 yr
Price£899.95£695
Rating5.00/5

Yamazaki 1984

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value6/100

Linkwood 35 Year Old 1984 - Sar Obair Decanter (Kingsbury)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Yamazaki 1984

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 35 Year Old 1984 - Sar Obair Decanter (Kingsbury)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Yamazaki 1984 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Linkwood 35 Year Old 1984 - Sar Obair Decanter (Kingsbury) is better value at £695 vs £900.

For beginners: Yamazaki 1984 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Yamazaki 1984

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£899.95 vs £695)

Linkwood 35 Year Old 1984 - Sar Obair Decanter (Kingsbury)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£695 vs £899.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Yamazaki?

Yamazaki 1984 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 35 Year Old 1984 - Sar Obair Decanter (Kingsbury) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodToastedNuttySherried

Only Yamazaki 1984

Vanilla

Only Linkwood 35 Year Old 1984 - Sar Obair Decanter (Kingsbury)

Honey

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