Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Linkwood 43 Year Old 1939 (Gordon and MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Ardbeg
★ 5.00
£725
Linkwood 43 Year Old 1939 (Gordon and MacPhail)
Linkwood
£955
| Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Linkwood 43 Year Old 1939 (Gordon and MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardbeg | Linkwood |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.1% | 40% |
| Age | 24 yr | 43 yr |
| Price | £724.95 | £954.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Linkwood 43 Year Old 1939 (Gordon and MacPhail)
Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Linkwood 43 Year Old 1939 (Gordon and MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £725 vs £955.
For beginners: Linkwood 43 Year Old 1939 (Gordon and MacPhail) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£724.95 vs £954.95)
Cons
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Linkwood 43 Year Old 1939 (Gordon and MacPhail)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (43 vs 24 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£954.95 vs £724.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardbeg?
Ardbeg 24 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 Islay character.
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 43 Year Old 1939 (Gordon and MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Ardbeg 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Linkwood 43 Year Old 1939 (Gordon and MacPhail)