Glenallachie 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 5265) (Signatory) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenallachie 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 5265) (Signatory)
GlenAllachie
£36
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Glenallachie 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 5265) (Signatory) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | GlenAllachie | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 20 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £35.97 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenallachie 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 5265) (Signatory)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Glenallachie 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 5265) (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).
Glenallachie 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 5265) (Signatory) is better value at £36 vs £50.
For beginners: Glenallachie 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 5265) (Signatory) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Glenallachie 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 5265) (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£35.97 vs £49.95)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 £35.97)
Who should buy Glenallachie?
Glenallachie 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 5265) (Signatory) 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
Only Glenallachie 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 5265) (Signatory)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman