Clynelish 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 12373+12374) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clynelish 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 12373+12374) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Clynelish
£44
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Clynelish 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 12373+12374) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Linkwood |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 16 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £44.45 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Clynelish 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 12373+12374) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Clynelish 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 12373+12374) - 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).
Clynelish 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 12373+12374) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £44 vs £50.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Clynelish 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 12373+12374) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£44.45 vs £49.95)
- +Longer maturation (16 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 £44.45)
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 12373+12374) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Clynelish 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 12373+12374) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman