Inchgower 5 Year Old 2016 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Inchgower 5 Year Old 2016 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryInchgowerLinkwood
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.2%46%
Age5 yr12 yr
Price£44.7£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 5 Year Old 2016 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Inchgower 5 Year Old 2016 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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).

Inchgower 5 Year Old 2016 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £45 vs £50.

For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 5 Year Old 2016 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£44.7 vs £49.95)

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)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 5 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £44.7)

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 5 Year Old 2016 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Inchgower 5 Year Old 2016 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractVanillaCitricYeasty

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

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