Imperial 20 Year Old 1995 (casks 50262 & 50263) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Imperial 20 Year Old 1995 (casks 50262 & 50263) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Imperial
£81
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Imperial 20 Year Old 1995 (casks 50262 & 50263) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Imperial | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.8% | 46% |
| Age | 20 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £81.21 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Imperial 20 Year Old 1995 (casks 50262 & 50263) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Imperial 20 Year Old 1995 (casks 50262 & 50263) - Cask Strength Collection (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).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £81.
For beginners: Imperial 20 Year Old 1995 (casks 50262 & 50263) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Imperial 20 Year Old 1995 (casks 50262 & 50263) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£81.21 vs £49.95)
- −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 affordable (£49.95 vs £81.21)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Imperial?
Imperial 20 Year Old 1995 (casks 50262 & 50263) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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.
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 Imperial 20 Year Old 1995 (casks 50262 & 50263) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman