Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 11186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 11186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryGlen MorayLinkwood
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age10 yr12 yr
Price£39.56£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 11186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 11186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 11186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £40 vs £50.

For beginners: Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 11186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 11186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.56 vs £49.95)

Cons

  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £39.56)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 11186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

HoneyToasted

Only Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 11186) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

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