Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Caol Ila
£41
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Linkwood |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 14 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £41.01 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (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).
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £41 vs £50.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£41.01 vs £49.95)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 £41.01)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
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
Only Caol Ila 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman