Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5953 & 5954) - Signatory vs New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5953 & 5954) - Signatory
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£46
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
New York Distilling Company
★ 5.00
£40
| Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5953 & 5954) - Signatory | New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | New York Distilling Company |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 43% | 55.6% |
| Age | 22 yr | 3 yr |
| Price | £46.31 | £39.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5953 & 5954) - Signatory
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5953 & 5954) - Signatory
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £40 vs £46.
For beginners: Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5953 & 5954) - Signatory is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5953 & 5954) - Signatory
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 3 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£46.31 vs £39.95)
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£39.95 vs £46.31)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5953 & 5954) - Signatory 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.
Who should buy New?
New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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
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