Mortlach & Laphroaig - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Mortlach & Laphroaig - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryDouglas LaingLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£49.71£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach & Laphroaig - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Mortlach & Laphroaig - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)

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).

Mortlach & Laphroaig - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) is better value at £50 vs £50.

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

Mortlach & Laphroaig - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£49.71 vs £49.95)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £49.71)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach & Laphroaig - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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 Mortlach & Laphroaig - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)

SmokeyOilyMedicinalMalt Extract

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

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