Linkwood 26 Year Old 1987 (cask 1043) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1987 (cask 1043) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Linkwood
£145
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1
The Oxford Artisan Distillery
★ 5.00
£95
| Linkwood 26 Year Old 1987 (cask 1043) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | The Oxford Artisan Distillery |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 46% | 46.3% |
| Age | 26 yr | NAS |
| Price | £145 | £95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1987 (cask 1043) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1987 (cask 1043) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1
Quick verdict
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is better value at £95 vs £145.
For beginners: Linkwood 26 Year Old 1987 (cask 1043) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1987 (cask 1043) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£145 vs £95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£95 vs £145)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1987 (cask 1043) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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 The?
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 26 Year Old 1987 (cask 1043) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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