Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Chivas Regal Extra 13 Year Old

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanChivas Regal Extra 13 Year Old
DistilleryLinkwoodChivas Regal
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%40%
Age12 yr13 yr
Price£49.95£36.95
Rating5.00/54.25/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Chivas Regal Extra 13 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Chivas Regal Extra 13 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.25).

Chivas Regal Extra 13 Year Old is better value at £37 vs £50.

For beginners: Chivas Regal Extra 13 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £36.95)

Chivas Regal Extra 13 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36.95 vs £49.95)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.3 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 Chivas?

Chivas Regal Extra 13 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedToasted

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

HoneyChocolateDried Fruit

Only Chivas Regal Extra 13 Year Old

Cooked FruitVanilla

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