Rittenhouse Straight Rye 100 Proof vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Rittenhouse Straight Rye 100 Proof
Rittenhouse
★ 4.39
£39
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Rittenhouse Straight Rye 100 Proof | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Rittenhouse | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £38.95 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 4.39/5 | 5.00/5 |
Rittenhouse Straight Rye 100 Proof
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Rittenhouse Straight Rye 100 Proof
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.39).
Rittenhouse Straight Rye 100 Proof is better value at £39 vs £50.
For beginners: Rittenhouse Straight Rye 100 Proof is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Rittenhouse Straight Rye 100 Proof
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£38.95 vs £49.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.4 vs 5.0)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £38.95)
Who should buy Rittenhouse?
Rittenhouse Straight Rye 100 Proof suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye 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
Only Rittenhouse Straight Rye 100 Proof
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman