Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 10958) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 10958) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Fettercairn
★ 5.00
£39
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 10958) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Fettercairn |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £39.18 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 10958) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 10958) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 10958) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £39 vs £50.
For beginners: Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 10958) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Pros
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £39.18)
Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 10958) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£39.18 vs £49.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 Fettercairn?
Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 10958) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2005 (cask 10958) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)