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 ChampagneLinkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryPorte NoireLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£43.25£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Porte Noire Petite Porte Extra Brut Champagne

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Porte Noire Petite Porte Extra Brut Champagne

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).

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

Fresh FruitCitric

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

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