Glen Ord 11 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #22 (Signatory) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Ord 11 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #22 (Signatory)
Glen Ord
£47
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Glen Ord 11 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #22 (Signatory) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Ord | Linkwood |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 46% |
| Age | 11 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £46.95 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Ord 11 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #22 (Signatory)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Glen Ord 11 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #22 (Signatory)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Ord 11 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #22 (Signatory) is better value at £47 vs £50.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Glen Ord 11 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #22 (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£46.95 vs £49.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £46.95)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Ord 11 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #22 (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 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
Only Glen Ord 11 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Edition #22 (Signatory)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman