Invergordon 36 Year Old Cask 108434 (Bladnoch) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Invergordon 36 Year Old Cask 108434 (Bladnoch)Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryInvergordonLinkwood
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV44.5%46%
Age36 yr12 yr
Price£51.45£49.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Invergordon 36 Year Old Cask 108434 (Bladnoch)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner65/100
Value97/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Invergordon 36 Year Old Cask 108434 (Bladnoch)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £51.

For beginners: Invergordon 36 Year Old Cask 108434 (Bladnoch) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Invergordon 36 Year Old Cask 108434 (Bladnoch)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (36 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£51.45 vs £49.95)

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £51.45)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 36 Year Old Cask 108434 (Bladnoch) 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

Only Invergordon 36 Year Old Cask 108434 (Bladnoch)

Old WoodVanillaNuttyMalt ExtractSandy

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

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