Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Linkwood 19 Year Old 1995 (casks 5920+5921) (Signatory)

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

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Linkwood 19 Year Old 1995 (casks 5920+5921) (Signatory)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45.7%43%
Age8 yr19 yr
Price£54.95£43.51
Rating5.00/5

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner65/100
Value91/100

Linkwood 19 Year Old 1995 (casks 5920+5921) (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 19 Year Old 1995 (casks 5920+5921) (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Linkwood 19 Year Old 1995 (casks 5920+5921) (Signatory) is better value at £44 vs £55.

For beginners: Linkwood 19 Year Old 1995 (casks 5920+5921) (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£54.95 vs £43.51)

Linkwood 19 Year Old 1995 (casks 5920+5921) (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£43.51 vs £54.95)
  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Single?

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 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 Single Malt character.

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 19 Year Old 1995 (casks 5920+5921) (Signatory) 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

Malt ExtractHoneyToasted

Only Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Yeasty

Only Linkwood 19 Year Old 1995 (casks 5920+5921) (Signatory)

VanillaFresh Fruit

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