Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Christmas Cake & Dark Chocolate & Medjool Dates & Cinnamon 8 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Christmas Cake & Dark Chocolate & Medjool Dates & Cinnamon 8 Year Old
Christmas Cake & Dark Chocolate & Medjool Dates & Cinnamon
★ 4.00
£42
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Christmas Cake & Dark Chocolate & Medjool Dates & Cinnamon 8 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Christmas Cake & Dark Chocolate & Medjool Dates & Cinnamon |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48% |
| Age | 12 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £41.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Christmas Cake & Dark Chocolate & Medjool Dates & Cinnamon 8 Year Old
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Christmas Cake & Dark Chocolate & Medjool Dates & Cinnamon 8 Year Old
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Christmas Cake & Dark Chocolate & Medjool Dates & Cinnamon 8 Year Old is better value at £42 vs £50.
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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £41.95)
Christmas Cake & Dark Chocolate & Medjool Dates & Cinnamon 8 Year Old
Pros
- +More affordable (£41.95 vs £49.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Christmas?
Christmas Cake & Dark Chocolate & Medjool Dates & Cinnamon 8 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only Christmas Cake & Dark Chocolate & Medjool Dates & Cinnamon 8 Year Old