Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5953 & 5954) - Signatory vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5953 & 5954) - Signatory
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£46
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
| Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5953 & 5954) - Signatory | TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 22 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £46.31 | £42.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5953 & 5954) - Signatory
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5953 & 5954) - Signatory
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 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 6 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£46.31 vs £42.95)
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +More affordable (£42.95 vs £46.31)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 TB/BSW?
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 22 Year Old 1995 (casks 5953 & 5954) - Signatory
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)