Glen Spey 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 11336) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 11336) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£51
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Glen Spey 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 11336) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.4% | 46% |
| Age | 18 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £50.77 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Spey 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 11336) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Glen Spey 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 11336) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £51.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Glen Spey 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 11336) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£50.77 vs £49.95)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£49.95 vs £50.77)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Spey 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 11336) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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
Both taste of
Only Glen Spey 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 11336) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman