Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s vs Linkwood 25 Year Old (Gordon & Macphail)

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

Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970sLinkwood 25 Year Old (Gordon & Macphail)
DistilleryTullamore D.E.W.Linkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS25 yr
Price£96£102
Rating5.00/54.50/5

Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner75/100
Value52/100

Linkwood 25 Year Old (Gordon & Macphail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value44/100

Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 25 Year Old (Gordon & Macphail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s is better value at £96 vs £102.

For beginners: Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£96 vs £102)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Linkwood 25 Year Old (Gordon & Macphail)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£102 vs £96)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Tullamore?

Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 25 Year Old (Gordon & 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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractVanilla

Only Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s

ToastedFresh Fruit

Only Linkwood 25 Year Old (Gordon & Macphail)

Old WoodHoneyFragant

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