Linkwood 13 Year Old 1995 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021
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
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
| Linkwood 13 Year Old 1995 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Big Peat |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 52.8% |
| Age | 13 yr | NAS |
| Price | £43.8 | £47.9 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 13 Year Old 1995 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Linkwood 13 Year Old 1995 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Quick verdict
Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Linkwood 13 Year Old 1995 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £44 vs £48.
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
- +More affordable (£43.8 vs £47.9)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£47.9 vs £43.8)
- −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 Big?
Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 13 Year Old 1995 - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021