Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 130800) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 130800) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£91
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory
Linkwood
★ 4.00
£46
| Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 130800) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) | Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.7% | 43% |
| Age | 22 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £91.29 | £46.31 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 130800) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory
Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 130800) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory
Quick verdict
Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 130800) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory is better value at £46 vs £91.
For beginners: Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 130800) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£91.29 vs £46.31)
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£46.31 vs £91.29)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 130800) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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.
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory 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
Only Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 130800) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Only Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5959 & 5960) - Signatory