Inchgower 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 801498 & 801499) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 801498 & 801499) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryInchgowerLinkwood
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£36.95£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 801498 & 801499) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 801498 & 801499) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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).

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 801498 & 801499) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £37 vs £50.

For beginners: Inchgower 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 801498 & 801499) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 801498 & 801499) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36.95 vs £49.95)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £36.95)

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 801498 & 801499) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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

Only Inchgower 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 801498 & 801499) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

OilyYeastyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

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