Linkwood 13 Year Old 1998 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) vs The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

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

Linkwood 13 Year Old 1998 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)
DistilleryLinkwoodGlenturret
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%50%
Age13 yr10 yr
Price£39.79£48.42
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 13 Year Old 1998 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Linkwood 13 Year Old 1998 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Linkwood 13 Year Old 1998 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £40 vs £48.

For beginners: Linkwood 13 Year Old 1998 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 13 Year Old 1998 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.79 vs £48.42)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)

Cons

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

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.42 vs £39.79)

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 13 Year Old 1998 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy The?

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) 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

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Linkwood 13 Year Old 1998 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Smokey

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