Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain Whisky
Kanosuke
£80
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Kanosuke |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £49.95 | £79.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain Whisky
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain Whisky
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £80.
For beginners: Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain Whisky 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 affordable (£49.95 vs £79.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.95 vs £49.95)
- −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 Kanosuke?
Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain Whisky 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
Only Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain Whisky