Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road vs Linkwood 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the RoadLinkwood 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
DistilleryJuraLinkwood
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV47%40%
Age22 yrNAS
Price£299£250
Rating5.00/5

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value17/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Linkwood 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £250 vs £299.

For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£299 vs £250)

Linkwood 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£250 vs £299)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Jura?

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Dried FruitToasted

Only Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

SmokeyOld Wood

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

HoneyMalt ExtractVanilla

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