Macduff 13 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Macduff 13 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's ChoiceLinkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryMacduffLinkwood
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age13 yr12 yr
Price£48.95£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Macduff 13 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Macduff 13 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice

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).

Macduff 13 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice is better value at £49 vs £50.

For beginners: Macduff 13 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Macduff 13 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice

Pros

  • +More affordable (£48.95 vs £49.95)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)

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 £48.95)

Who should buy Macduff?

Macduff 13 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice 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

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Macduff 13 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice

VanillaFresh FruitMalt Extract

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

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