Linkwood 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£128
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
WhistlePig
★ 5.00
£124
| Linkwood 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | WhistlePig |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 48.9% | 43% |
| Age | 22 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £127.54 | £124 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Quick verdict
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is better value at £124 vs £128.
For beginners: WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£127.54 vs £124)
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£124 vs £127.54)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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.
Who should buy WhistlePig?
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World