Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs CRN57 18 Year Old Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
CRN57 18 Year Old Blended Malt
Gordon & MacPhail
£79
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | CRN57 18 Year Old Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Gordon & MacPhail |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £78.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
CRN57 18 Year Old Blended Malt
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
CRN57 18 Year Old Blended Malt
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 £79.
For beginners: CRN57 18 Year Old Blended Malt is more approachable (75/100 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 £78.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
CRN57 18 Year Old Blended Malt
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£78.5 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 CRN57?
CRN57 18 Year Old Blended Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Tasting notes
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