Linkwood 31 Year Old / Lady Macduff / Thanes Series / Macbeth Act One Speyside Whisky vs Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Linkwood 31 Year Old / Lady Macduff / Thanes Series / Macbeth Act One Speyside Whisky
Linkwood
£685

Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014
Glenfiddich
★ 5.00
£799
| Linkwood 31 Year Old / Lady Macduff / Thanes Series / Macbeth Act One Speyside Whisky | Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Glenfiddich |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 30 yr |
| Price | £685 | £799 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 31 Year Old / Lady Macduff / Thanes Series / Macbeth Act One Speyside Whisky
Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014
Linkwood 31 Year Old / Lady Macduff / Thanes Series / Macbeth Act One Speyside Whisky
Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014
Quick verdict
Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 31 Year Old / Lady Macduff / Thanes Series / Macbeth Act One Speyside Whisky is better value at £685 vs £799.
For beginners: Linkwood 31 Year Old / Lady Macduff / Thanes Series / Macbeth Act One Speyside Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 31 Year Old / Lady Macduff / Thanes Series / Macbeth Act One Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£685 vs £799)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£799 vs £685)
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 31 Year Old / Lady Macduff / Thanes Series / Macbeth Act One Speyside Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Glenfiddich?
Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014 is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 31 Year Old / Lady Macduff / Thanes Series / Macbeth Act One Speyside Whisky
Only Glenfiddich 30 Year Old - Pre 2014