Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish
Invergordon
★ 5.00
£77
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Invergordon | Linkwood |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.8% | 46% |
| Age | 23 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £76.95 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £77.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£76.95 vs £49.95)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£49.95 vs £76.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Darkness!?
Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish 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.
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 Darkness! Invergordon 23 Year Old Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso Hybrid Cask Finish
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman