Speyside 10 Year Old 2011 - South Star Spirits vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Speyside 10 Year Old 2011 - South Star Spirits
South Star Spirits
★ 4.50
£46
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Speyside 10 Year Old 2011 - South Star Spirits | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | South Star Spirits | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 46% |
| Age | 10 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £45.5 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Speyside 10 Year Old 2011 - South Star Spirits
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Speyside 10 Year Old 2011 - South Star Spirits
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Speyside 10 Year Old 2011 - South Star Spirits is better value at £46 vs £50.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Speyside 10 Year Old 2011 - South Star Spirits
Pros
- +More affordable (£45.5 vs £49.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £45.5)
Who should buy Speyside?
Speyside 10 Year Old 2011 - South Star Spirits suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single 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
Both taste of
Only Speyside 10 Year Old 2011 - South Star Spirits
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman