Linkwood 25 Year Old 1997 (casks 7572 & 7573) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Linkwood 25 Year Old 1997 (casks 7572 & 7573) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Tullibardine 25 Year Old
DistilleryLinkwoodTullibardine
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.6%43%
Age25 yr25 yr
Price£182£155
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 25 Year Old 1997 (casks 7572 & 7573) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value32/100

Linkwood 25 Year Old 1997 (casks 7572 & 7573) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tullibardine 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tullibardine 25 Year Old is better value at £155 vs £182.

For beginners: Tullibardine 25 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 25 Year Old 1997 (casks 7572 & 7573) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£182 vs £155)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£155 vs £182)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 25 Year Old 1997 (casks 7572 & 7573) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Who should buy Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 25 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

Only Linkwood 25 Year Old 1997 (casks 7572 & 7573) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Old Wood

Only Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Nutty

Explore more