Masthouse Grain Whisky vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Masthouse Grain WhiskyLinkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryCopper Rivet DistilleryLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV42%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£39.5£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Masthouse Grain Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Masthouse Grain Whisky

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).

Masthouse Grain Whisky is better value at £40 vs £50.

For beginners: Masthouse Grain Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Masthouse Grain Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.5 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 £39.5)

Who should buy Masthouse?

Masthouse Grain Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain 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

ToastedHoney

Only Masthouse Grain Whisky

Malt ExtractNuttyVanilla

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

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