Glen Moray 16 Year Old vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Glen Moray 16 Year OldLinkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryGlen MorayLinkwood
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
Age16 yr12 yr
Price£39.34£49.95
Rating4.63/55.00/5

Glen Moray 16 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Glen Moray 16 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.63).

Glen Moray 16 Year Old is better value at £39 vs £50.

For beginners: Glen Moray 16 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 16 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.34 vs £49.95)
  • +Longer maturation (16 vs 12 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.6 vs 5.0)

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £39.34)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 16 Year Old 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

Both taste of

SherriedHoneyToastedDried Fruit

Only Glen Moray 16 Year Old

Vanilla

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Chocolate

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