Linkwood 15 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 15 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
Linkwood
★ 4.65
£80
Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£55
| Linkwood 15 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) | Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 45.7% |
| Age | 15 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £79.95 | £54.95 |
| Rating | 4.65/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 15 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Linkwood 15 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.65).
Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £55 vs £80.
For beginners: Linkwood 15 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 15 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.95 vs £54.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.7 vs 5.0)
Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£54.95 vs £79.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 15 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 Single?
Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 15 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
Linkwood 15 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange