Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Linkwood 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 7569) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 7569) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Linkwood
£180
| Longmorn 15 Year Old | Linkwood 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 7569) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 54.3% |
| Age | 15 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £150 | £179.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 7569) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 7569) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Longmorn 15 Year Old is better value at £150 vs £180.
For beginners: Longmorn 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£150 vs £179.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 7569) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£179.99 vs £150)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Longmorn?
Longmorn 15 Year Old 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 Linkwood?
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 7569) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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
Both taste of