Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Ardmore 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 13770) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Ardmore 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 13770) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Ardmore
£82
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Ardmore 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 13770) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Ardmore |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 49.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £82.08 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Ardmore 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 13770) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Ardmore 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 13770) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
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 £82.
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 £82.08)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Ardmore 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 13770) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£82.08 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 Ardmore?
Ardmore 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 13770) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter 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
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only Ardmore 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 13770) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)