Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs East London Co. Kew Gardens Collaboration Gin

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanEast London Co. Kew Gardens Collaboration Gin
DistilleryLinkwoodEast London Liquor
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£40.95
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

East London Co. Kew Gardens Collaboration Gin

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

East London Co. Kew Gardens Collaboration Gin

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

East London Co. Kew Gardens Collaboration Gin is better value at £41 vs £50.

For beginners: East London Co. Kew Gardens Collaboration Gin is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £40.95)

East London Co. Kew Gardens Collaboration Gin

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£40.95 vs £49.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 East?

East London Co. Kew Gardens Collaboration Gin suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

Only East London Co. Kew Gardens Collaboration Gin

FragantCitricFresh FruitVegetative

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