Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road vs Linkwood 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 5046) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road
Jura
★ 5.00
£299
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 5046) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Linkwood
£249
| Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road | Linkwood 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 5046) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Jura | Linkwood |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47% | 45.9% |
| Age | 22 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £299 | £248.59 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 5046) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 5046) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 5046) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £249 vs £299.
For beginners: Linkwood 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 5046) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (60/100 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 £248.59)
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 5046) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£248.59 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 22 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 5046) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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 Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road
Only Linkwood 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 5046) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)