Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 5622 & 5623) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 5622 & 5623) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryFettercairnLinkwood
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age18 yr12 yr
Price£41.35£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 5622 & 5623) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 5622 & 5623) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 5622 & 5623) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £41 vs £50.

For beginners: Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 5622 & 5623) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 5622 & 5623) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£41.35 vs £49.95)
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £41.35)

Who should buy Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 5622 & 5623) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedHoneyDried Fruit

Only Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 5622 & 5623) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

VanillaMalt Extract

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedChocolate

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