Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanGlengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryLinkwoodGlengoyne
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age12 yr8 yr
Price£49.95£56.5
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £57.

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)
  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £56.5)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.5 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 Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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 Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

CitricVanillaFresh FruitMalt Extract

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