Forest Distillery Cask Aged Rum, 70cl vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Forest Distillery Cask Aged Rum, 70cl
Forest Distillery
£37
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Forest Distillery Cask Aged Rum, 70cl | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Forest Distillery | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £36.99 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Forest Distillery Cask Aged Rum, 70cl
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Forest Distillery Cask Aged Rum, 70cl
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Forest Distillery Cask Aged Rum, 70cl is better value at £37 vs £50.
For beginners: Forest Distillery Cask Aged Rum, 70cl is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Forest Distillery Cask Aged Rum, 70cl
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£36.99 vs £49.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 £36.99)
Who should buy Forest?
Forest Distillery Cask Aged Rum, 70cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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
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