Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish
Invergordon
★ 5.00
£77
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Invergordon |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 50.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £76.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £77.
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
- +More affordable (£49.95 vs £76.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£76.95 vs £49.95)
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 Darkness!?
Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish