Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation box vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation boxLinkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryGlen MorayLinkwood
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.7%46%
Age20 yr12 yr
Price£68.95£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation box

Smoke0/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation box

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 £69.

For beginners: Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation box is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation box

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£68.95 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 £68.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation box suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation box

Malt ExtractVanillaOld WoodCitric

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

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