Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Glenburgie 7 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanGlenburgie 7 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
DistilleryLinkwoodGlenburgie
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age12 yr7 yr
Price£49.95£41.63
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Glenburgie 7 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenburgie 7 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenburgie 7 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £42 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)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 7 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £41.63)

Glenburgie 7 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£41.63 vs £49.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Glenburgie?

Glenburgie 7 Year Old 2011 - 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedHoneyDried FruitToasted

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Chocolate

Only Glenburgie 7 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Cooked Fruit

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