Linkwood 13 Year Old 1995 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs The Big Smoke 46
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 13 Year Old 1995 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Linkwood
★ 4.00
£44
The Big Smoke 46
Duncan Taylor
★ 5.00
£34
| Linkwood 13 Year Old 1995 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | The Big Smoke 46 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Duncan Taylor |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 13 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £43.8 | £34.3 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 13 Year Old 1995 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
The Big Smoke 46
Linkwood 13 Year Old 1995 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
The Big Smoke 46
Quick verdict
The Big Smoke 46 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
The Big Smoke 46 is better value at £34 vs £44.
For beginners: Linkwood 13 Year Old 1995 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 13 Year Old 1995 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£43.8 vs £34.3)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
The Big Smoke 46
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£34.3 vs £43.8)
Cons
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 13 Year Old 1995 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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 The?
The Big Smoke 46 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 13 Year Old 1995 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Only The Big Smoke 46