Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Hawkridge Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend London Dry Gin, 70cl

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanHawkridge Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend London Dry Gin, 70cl
DistilleryLinkwoodHawkridge Distillers
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£36.7
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Hawkridge Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend London Dry Gin, 70cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hawkridge Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend London Dry Gin, 70cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Hawkridge Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend London Dry Gin, 70cl is better value at £37 vs £50.

For beginners: Hawkridge Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend London Dry Gin, 70cl is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

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 £36.7)

Hawkridge Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend London Dry Gin, 70cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36.7 vs £49.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Hawkridge?

Hawkridge Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend London Dry Gin, 70cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

Only Hawkridge Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend London Dry Gin, 70cl

FragantFresh Fruit

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