Inchgower 8 Year Old 2014 (cask GD-INCH-14) - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchgower 8 Year Old 2014 (cask GD-INCH-14) - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams)
Inchgower
£66
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Inchgower 8 Year Old 2014 (cask GD-INCH-14) - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inchgower | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.2% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £66.15 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchgower 8 Year Old 2014 (cask GD-INCH-14) - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Inchgower 8 Year Old 2014 (cask GD-INCH-14) - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
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 £66.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Inchgower 8 Year Old 2014 (cask GD-INCH-14) - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£66.15 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 £66.15)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 8 Year Old 2014 (cask GD-INCH-14) - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams) 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 8 Year Old 2014 (cask GD-INCH-14) - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman