Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1995 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1995 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryGlen MorayLinkwood
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age17 yr12 yr
Price£53.28£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1995 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1995 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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).

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £53.

For beginners: Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1995 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1995 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£53.28 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 £53.28)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1995 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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 17 Year Old 1995 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

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