Linkwood 22 Year Old 2002 (cask 21387) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 22 Year Old 2002 (cask 21387) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Linkwood
£168
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Talisker
★ 5.00
£113
| Linkwood 22 Year Old 2002 (cask 21387) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Talisker |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 57.3% |
| Age | 22 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £167.85 | £112.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 22 Year Old 2002 (cask 21387) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Linkwood 22 Year Old 2002 (cask 21387) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Quick verdict
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) is better value at £113 vs £168.
For beginners: Linkwood 22 Year Old 2002 (cask 21387) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 22 Year Old 2002 (cask 21387) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£167.85 vs £112.5)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 22 Year Old 2002 (cask 21387) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) 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 Talisker?
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) 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
Only Linkwood 22 Year Old 2002 (cask 21387) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Only Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)