Glen Garioch 9 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Garioch 9 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing)
Glen Garioch
£53
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Glen Garioch 9 Year Old - Premier Barrel (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 | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 9 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £52.95 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Garioch 9 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Glen Garioch 9 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £53.
For beginners: Glen Garioch 9 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Glen Garioch 9 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£52.95 vs £49.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£49.95 vs £52.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Garioch 9 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing) 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.
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 Glen Garioch 9 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman