Glen Elgin 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 800179) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs Linkwood 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Elgin 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 800179) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Glen Elgin
★ 5.00
£101
Linkwood 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£100
| Glen Elgin 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 800179) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | Linkwood 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Elgin | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.5% | 46% |
| Age | 15 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £100.85 | £99.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Elgin 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 800179) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Linkwood 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glen Elgin 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 800179) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Linkwood 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £100 vs £101.
For beginners: Linkwood 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Glen Elgin 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 800179) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (58.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£100.85 vs £99.5)
Linkwood 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£99.5 vs £100.85)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Elgin 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 800179) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) 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 15 Year Old - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) 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
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Only Glen Elgin 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 800179) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)