Linkwood 18 Year Old 1998 (casks 11788 & 11789) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 18 Year Old 1998 (casks 11788 & 11789) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Linkwood
£49
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Speyburn
★ 5.00
£47
| Linkwood 18 Year Old 1998 (casks 11788 & 11789) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Speyburn |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 49.5% |
| Age | 18 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £49.3 | £46.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 18 Year Old 1998 (casks 11788 & 11789) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Linkwood 18 Year Old 1998 (casks 11788 & 11789) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £47 vs £49.
For beginners: Linkwood 18 Year Old 1998 (casks 11788 & 11789) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 18 Year Old 1998 (casks 11788 & 11789) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 7 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.3 vs £46.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£46.95 vs £49.3)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 18 Year Old 1998 (casks 11788 & 11789) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Speyburn?
Speyburn 7 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 Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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Only Linkwood 18 Year Old 1998 (casks 11788 & 11789) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Only Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)