Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12601 & 12602) (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12601 & 12602) (Signatory)
Mortlach
£40
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12601 & 12602) (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £40.15 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12601 & 12602) (Signatory)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12601 & 12602) (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12601 & 12602) (Signatory) is better value at £40 vs £50.
For beginners: Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12601 & 12602) (Signatory) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £40.15)
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12601 & 12602) (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£40.15 vs £49.95)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 12 years)
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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12601 & 12602) (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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