Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve vs Linkwood Over 12 Year Old / Bot.1960s Speyside Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£995

Linkwood Over 12 Year Old / Bot.1960s Speyside Whisky
Linkwood
£1000
| Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve | Linkwood Over 12 Year Old / Bot.1960s Speyside Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Linkwood |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 50.3% | 40% |
| Age | 25 yr | NAS |
| Price | £995 | £1000 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Linkwood Over 12 Year Old / Bot.1960s Speyside Whisky
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Linkwood Over 12 Year Old / Bot.1960s Speyside Whisky
Quick verdict
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is better value at £995 vs £1000.
For beginners: Linkwood Over 12 Year Old / Bot.1960s Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£995 vs £1000)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
Linkwood Over 12 Year Old / Bot.1960s Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£1000 vs £995)
- −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 Over 12 Year Old / Bot.1960s Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
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