Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Burnt Bridges Blended Whiskey

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanBurnt Bridges Blended Whiskey
DistilleryLinkwoodBurnt Ends
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%48.3%
Age12 yr10 yr
Price£49.95£49.95
Rating5.00/54.71/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Burnt Bridges Blended Whiskey

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value94/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Burnt Bridges Blended Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.71).

Burnt Bridges Blended Whiskey is better value at £50 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 10 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Burnt Bridges Blended Whiskey

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.7 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 Burnt?

Burnt Bridges Blended Whiskey 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

Sherried

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

HoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

Only Burnt Bridges Blended Whiskey

SmokeyCooked FruitTobacco

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