Linkwood 30 Year Old 1993 (cask 6184) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 30 Year Old 1993 (cask 6184) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Linkwood
£725
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£995
| Linkwood 30 Year Old 1993 (cask 6184) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Glengoyne |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.2% | 50.3% |
| Age | 30 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £724.95 | £995 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 30 Year Old 1993 (cask 6184) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Linkwood 30 Year Old 1993 (cask 6184) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Quick verdict
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 30 Year Old 1993 (cask 6184) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £725 vs £995.
For beginners: Linkwood 30 Year Old 1993 (cask 6184) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 30 Year Old 1993 (cask 6184) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£724.95 vs £995)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 25 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£995 vs £724.95)
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 30 Year Old 1993 (cask 6184) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve 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
Only Linkwood 30 Year Old 1993 (cask 6184) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve