Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Glenfarclas 9 Year Old / Oloroso Sherry Casks Speyside Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Glenfarclas 9 Year Old / Oloroso Sherry Casks Speyside Whisky
Glenfarclas
£53
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Glenfarclas 9 Year Old / Oloroso Sherry Casks Speyside Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Glenfarclas |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £49.95 | £52.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Glenfarclas 9 Year Old / Oloroso Sherry Casks Speyside Whisky
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Glenfarclas 9 Year Old / Oloroso Sherry Casks Speyside Whisky
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 £53.
For beginners: Glenfarclas 9 Year Old / Oloroso Sherry Casks Speyside Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£49.95 vs £52.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glenfarclas 9 Year Old / Oloroso Sherry Casks Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£52.95 vs £49.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Glenfarclas?
Glenfarclas 9 Year Old / Oloroso Sherry Casks Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only Glenfarclas 9 Year Old / Oloroso Sherry Casks Speyside Whisky