Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve vs Linkwood 30 Year Old 1993 (cask 6184) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£995
Linkwood 30 Year Old 1993 (cask 6184) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Linkwood
£725
| Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve | Linkwood 30 Year Old 1993 (cask 6184) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Linkwood |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.3% | 49.2% |
| Age | 25 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £995 | £724.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Linkwood 30 Year Old 1993 (cask 6184) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Linkwood 30 Year Old 1993 (cask 6184) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 30 Year Old 1993 (cask 6184) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £725 vs £995.
For beginners: Linkwood 30 Year Old 1993 (cask 6184) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£995 vs £724.95)
Linkwood 30 Year Old 1993 (cask 6184) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£724.95 vs £995)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 25 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve 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 30 Year Old 1993 (cask 6184) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Only Linkwood 30 Year Old 1993 (cask 6184) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)