Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Campeltown 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 3) - Dràm Mòr
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Campeltown 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 3) - Dràm Mòr
Dràm Mòr
£78
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Campeltown 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 3) - Dràm Mòr | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Dràm Mòr |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 57.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £77.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Campeltown 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 3) - Dràm Mòr
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Campeltown 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 3) - Dràm Mòr
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £78.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£49.95 vs £77.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Campeltown 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 3) - Dràm Mòr
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (57.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£77.95 vs £49.95)
- −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 Campeltown?
Campeltown 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 3) - Dràm Mòr is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only Campeltown 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 3) - Dràm Mòr