Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 16 Year Old 1990 (bottled 2006) vs Linkwood 37 Year Old 1978 (Special Release 2016)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 16 Year Old 1990 (bottled 2006)
Ardbeg
★ 4.82
£499
Linkwood 37 Year Old 1978 (Special Release 2016)
Linkwood
£695
| Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 16 Year Old 1990 (bottled 2006) | Linkwood 37 Year Old 1978 (Special Release 2016) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardbeg | Linkwood |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50.3% |
| Age | 16 yr | 37 yr |
| Price | £499 | £695 |
| Rating | 4.82/5 | — |
Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 16 Year Old 1990 (bottled 2006)
Linkwood 37 Year Old 1978 (Special Release 2016)
Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 16 Year Old 1990 (bottled 2006)
Linkwood 37 Year Old 1978 (Special Release 2016)
Quick verdict
Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 16 Year Old 1990 (bottled 2006) is rated higher (4.82 vs 0.00).
Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 16 Year Old 1990 (bottled 2006) is better value at £499 vs £695.
For beginners: Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 16 Year Old 1990 (bottled 2006) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 16 Year Old 1990 (bottled 2006)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Linkwood 37 Year Old 1978 (Special Release 2016)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (37 vs 16 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£695 vs £499)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)
Who should buy Ardbeg?
Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 16 Year Old 1990 (bottled 2006) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 37 Year Old 1978 (Special Release 2016) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 16 Year Old 1990 (bottled 2006)
Only Linkwood 37 Year Old 1978 (Special Release 2016)