Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Linkwood 15 Year Old 1999 (casks 6176 & 6177) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanLinkwood 15 Year Old 1999 (casks 6176 & 6177) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryLinkwoodLinkwood
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age12 yr15 yr
Price£49.95£46.35
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Linkwood 15 Year Old 1999 (casks 6176 & 6177) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 15 Year Old 1999 (casks 6176 & 6177) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Linkwood 15 Year Old 1999 (casks 6176 & 6177) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £46 vs £50.

For beginners: Linkwood 15 Year Old 1999 (casks 6176 & 6177) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

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 £46.35)

Linkwood 15 Year Old 1999 (casks 6176 & 6177) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£46.35 vs £49.95)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 15 Year Old 1999 (casks 6176 & 6177) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedChocolateDried FruitToasted

Only Linkwood 15 Year Old 1999 (casks 6176 & 6177) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitVanilla

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