Benrinnes 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 3008 & 3009) (Signatory) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 3008 & 3009) (Signatory)
Benrinnes
£40
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Benrinnes 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 3008 & 3009) (Signatory) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 18 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £40.15 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 3008 & 3009) (Signatory)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Benrinnes 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 3008 & 3009) (Signatory)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benrinnes 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 3008 & 3009) (Signatory) is better value at £40 vs £50.
For beginners: Benrinnes 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 3008 & 3009) (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 3008 & 3009) (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£40.15 vs £49.95)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £40.15)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 3008 & 3009) (Signatory) 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 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 3008 & 3009) (Signatory)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman