Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Angels' Nectar Blended Malt - Rich Peat Edition

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanAngels' Nectar Blended Malt - Rich Peat Edition
DistilleryLinkwoodAngels' Nectar
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£42.85
Rating5.00/54.25/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Angels' Nectar Blended Malt - Rich Peat Edition

Smoke68/100
Sweetness35/100
Beginner50/100
Value99/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Angels' Nectar Blended Malt - Rich Peat Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Angels' Nectar Blended Malt - Rich Peat Edition is better value at £43 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £42.85)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Angels' Nectar Blended Malt - Rich Peat Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£42.85 vs £49.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Angels'?

Angels' Nectar Blended Malt - Rich Peat Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried Fruit

Only Angels' Nectar Blended Malt - Rich Peat Edition

SmokeyFresh FruitMedicinalOily

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