Glen Scotia 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 1079) (Signatory) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Scotia 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 1079) (Signatory)
Glen Scotia
£72
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Glen Scotia 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 1079) (Signatory) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Linkwood |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 23 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £72.46 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Scotia 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 1079) (Signatory)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Glen Scotia 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 1079) (Signatory)
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 £72.
For beginners: Glen Scotia 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 1079) (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Glen Scotia 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 1079) (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£72.46 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 £72.46)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Scotia 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 1079) (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown 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
Only Glen Scotia 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 1079) (Signatory)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman