Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Invergordon 25 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanInvergordon 25 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryLinkwoodInvergordon
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV46%49.8%
Age12 yr25 yr
Price£49.95£49.95
Rating5.00/54.86/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Invergordon 25 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value97/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Invergordon 25 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.86).

Invergordon 25 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £50 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

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Invergordon 25 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.9 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 Invergordon?

Invergordon 25 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

Only Invergordon 25 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodVanillaMalt ExtractNuttyOily

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