Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs The Roggenwolf Rye
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | The Roggenwolf Rye | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | The Story Of Bourbon |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 46% | 63.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £49.95 | £69.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
The Roggenwolf Rye
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
The Roggenwolf Rye
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 £70.
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 £69.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
The Roggenwolf Rye
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −High ABV (63.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£69.95 vs £49.95)
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 The?
The Roggenwolf Rye is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
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Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only The Roggenwolf Rye