Invergordon 36 Year Old Cask 106580 (Bladnoch) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Invergordon 36 Year Old Cask 106580 (Bladnoch)Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryInvergordonLinkwood
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV44%46%
Age36 yr12 yr
Price£51.45£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Invergordon 36 Year Old Cask 106580 (Bladnoch)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Invergordon 36 Year Old Cask 106580 (Bladnoch)

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 £51.

For beginners: Invergordon 36 Year Old Cask 106580 (Bladnoch) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Invergordon 36 Year Old Cask 106580 (Bladnoch)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (36 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£51.45 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 £51.45)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 36 Year Old Cask 106580 (Bladnoch) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Invergordon 36 Year Old Cask 106580 (Bladnoch)

Old WoodVanillaMalt ExtractNuttyOily

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

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