Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Glenlossie NC2 13 Year Old 1998

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanGlenlossie NC2 13 Year Old 1998
DistilleryLinkwoodGlenlossie
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age12 yr13 yr
Price£49.95£49.32
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Glenlossie NC2 13 Year Old 1998

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenlossie NC2 13 Year Old 1998

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenlossie NC2 13 Year Old 1998 is better value at £49 vs £50.

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £49.32)

Glenlossie NC2 13 Year Old 1998

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.32 vs £49.95)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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.

Who should buy Glenlossie?

Glenlossie NC2 13 Year Old 1998 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

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

HoneyToasted

Only Glenlossie NC2 13 Year Old 1998

Cooked FruitNutty

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