Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Glendullan 15 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanGlendullan 15 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
DistilleryLinkwoodGlendullan
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age12 yr15 yr
Price£49.95£41.42
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Glendullan 15 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glendullan 15 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glendullan 15 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £41 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

  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £41.42)

Glendullan 15 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£41.42 vs £49.95)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Glendullan?

Glendullan 15 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (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

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

Only Glendullan 15 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

VanillaFresh FruitMalt Extract

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