Glen Spey 9 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #37 (Signatory) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Glen Spey 9 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #37 (Signatory)Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryGlen SpeyLinkwood
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.1%46%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£48.95£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 9 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #37 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Glen Spey 9 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #37 (Signatory)

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 Spey 9 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #37 (Signatory) is better value at £49 vs £50.

For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glen Spey 9 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #37 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£48.95 vs £49.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £48.95)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Spey 9 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #37 (Signatory) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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

SherriedDried FruitToasted

Only Glen Spey 9 Year Old 2015 - 100 Proof Edition #37 (Signatory)

NuttyOld Wood

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

HoneyChocolate

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