Glen Garioch 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 11892) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Garioch 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 11892) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Glen Garioch
★ 2.00
£36
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Glen Garioch 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 11892) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Garioch | Linkwood |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 46% |
| Age | 7 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £35.77 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 2.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Garioch 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 11892) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Glen Garioch 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 11892) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.00).
Glen Garioch 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 11892) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is better value at £36 vs £50.
For beginners: Glen Garioch 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 11892) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glen Garioch 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 11892) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£35.77 vs £49.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (2.0 vs 5.0)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 7 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £35.77)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Garioch 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 11892) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) 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
Both taste of
Only Glen Garioch 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 11892) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman