Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Linkwood 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 304084) - (Adelphi)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanLinkwood 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 304084) - (Adelphi)
DistilleryLinkwoodLinkwood
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%59.1%
Age12 yr11 yr
Price£49.95£79.95
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Linkwood 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 304084) - (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 304084) - (Adelphi)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £80.

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 £79.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Linkwood 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 304084) - (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (59.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£79.95 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 Linkwood?

Linkwood 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 304084) - (Adelphi) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedChocolateDried FruitToasted

Only Linkwood 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 304084) - (Adelphi)

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh Fruit

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