Aberfeldy 12 Year Old with Gold Bar Tin vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old with Gold Bar TinLinkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryAberfeldyLinkwood
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£45.9£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old with Gold Bar Tin

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old with Gold Bar Tin

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).

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old with Gold Bar Tin is better value at £46 vs £50.

For beginners: Aberfeldy 12 Year Old with Gold Bar Tin is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old with Gold Bar Tin

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£45.9 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 £45.9)

Who should buy Aberfeldy?

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old with Gold Bar Tin 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 Aberfeldy 12 Year Old with Gold Bar Tin

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

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