Isawa Japanese Blended Whiskey vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Isawa Japanese Blended Whiskey
Monde Shuzo
★ 2.00
£39
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Isawa Japanese Blended Whiskey | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Monde Shuzo | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £39.27 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 2.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Isawa Japanese Blended Whiskey
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Isawa Japanese Blended Whiskey
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.00).
Isawa Japanese Blended Whiskey is better value at £39 vs £50.
For beginners: Isawa Japanese Blended Whiskey is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Isawa Japanese Blended Whiskey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£39.27 vs £49.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (2.0 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 £39.27)
Who should buy Isawa?
Isawa Japanese Blended Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Isawa Japanese Blended Whiskey
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman