Glentauchers 13 Year Old 2009 - Artist Collective 6.4 (La Maison du Whisky) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Glentauchers 13 Year Old 2009 - Artist Collective 6.4 (La Maison du Whisky)Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryGlentauchersLinkwood
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%46%
Age13 yr12 yr
Price£83.02£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Glentauchers 13 Year Old 2009 - Artist Collective 6.4 (La Maison du Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Glentauchers 13 Year Old 2009 - Artist Collective 6.4 (La Maison du Whisky)

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 £83.

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

Glentauchers 13 Year Old 2009 - Artist Collective 6.4 (La Maison du Whisky)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£83.02 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 £83.02)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glentauchers?

Glentauchers 13 Year Old 2009 - Artist Collective 6.4 (La Maison du Whisky) 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

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

Only Glentauchers 13 Year Old 2009 - Artist Collective 6.4 (La Maison du Whisky)

Cooked Fruit

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

HoneyToasted

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