Porte Noire Petite Porte Extra Brut Champagne vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Porte Noire Petite Porte Extra Brut Champagne
Porte Noire
£43

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Porte Noire Petite Porte Extra Brut Champagne | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Porte Noire | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £43.25 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Porte Noire Petite Porte Extra Brut Champagne
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Porte Noire Petite Porte Extra Brut Champagne
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Porte Noire Petite Porte Extra Brut Champagne is better value at £43 vs £50.
For beginners: Porte Noire Petite Porte Extra Brut Champagne is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Porte Noire Petite Porte Extra Brut Champagne
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£43.25 vs £49.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 £43.25)
Who should buy Porte?
Porte Noire Petite Porte Extra Brut Champagne 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
Only Porte Noire Petite Porte Extra Brut Champagne
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman