Inchgower 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 801362) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 801362) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryThe Vintage Malt Whisky CompanyLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.5%46%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£79.5£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 801362) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 801362) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

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 £80.

For beginners: Inchgower 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 801362) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 801362) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£79.5 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 £79.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 801362) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

Honey

Only Inchgower 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 801362) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Fresh FruitVanillaCitric

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedChocolateDried FruitToasted

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