Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1996 - Distiller's Art (Langside) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1996 - Distiller's Art (Langside)Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryGlengoyneLinkwood
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%46%
Age19 yr12 yr
Price£78.64£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1996 - Distiller's Art (Langside)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1996 - Distiller's Art (Langside)

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 £79.

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

Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1996 - Distiller's Art (Langside)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£78.64 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 £78.64)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1996 - Distiller's Art (Langside) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

Dried Fruit

Only Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1996 - Distiller's Art (Langside)

Old WoodLeatheryNutty

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateToasted

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