Glengoyne 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 10302) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glengoyne 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 10302) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Glengoyne
★ 3.00
£81
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Glengoyne 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 10302) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Linkwood |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 46% |
| Age | 16 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £81.41 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 3.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glengoyne 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 10302) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Glengoyne 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 10302) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £81.
For beginners: Glengoyne 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 10302) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 10302) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£81.41 vs £49.95)
- −Lower community rating (3.0 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 £81.41)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 10302) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Glengoyne 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 10302) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman