Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Port Dundas 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 585869 & 585874) (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Port Dundas 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 585869 & 585874) (Signatory)
Port Dundas
★ 5.00
£39
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Port Dundas 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 585869 & 585874) (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Port Dundas |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £38.66 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Port Dundas 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 585869 & 585874) (Signatory)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Port Dundas 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 585869 & 585874) (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Port Dundas 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 585869 & 585874) (Signatory) is better value at £39 vs £50.
For beginners: Port Dundas 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 585869 & 585874) (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £38.66)
Port Dundas 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 585869 & 585874) (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£38.66 vs £49.95)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 Port?
Port Dundas 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 585869 & 585874) (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.
Tasting notes
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Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
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