Inchgower 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800651) (Adelphi) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800651) (Adelphi)Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryInchgowerLinkwood
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.7%46%
Age13 yr12 yr
Price£77.95£49.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800651) (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner40/100
Value64/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800651) (Adelphi)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £78.

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

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800651) (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£77.95 vs £49.95)

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £77.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800651) (Adelphi) 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 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

SherriedChocolate

Only Inchgower 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800651) (Adelphi)

Cooked FruitOld WoodOily

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

HoneyDried FruitToasted

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