Knockando 12 Year Old vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Knockando 12 Year OldLinkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryKnockandoLinkwood
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£41.95£49.95
Rating4.67/55.00/5

Knockando 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Knockando 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.67).

Knockando 12 Year Old is better value at £42 vs £50.

For beginners: Knockando 12 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Knockando 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£41.95 vs £49.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.7 vs 5.0)

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £41.95)

Who should buy Knockando?

Knockando 12 Year Old 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 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 Knockando 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

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