Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Longmorn 11 Year Old 1997 - (Bladnoch)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanLongmorn 11 Year Old 1997 - (Bladnoch)
DistilleryLinkwoodLongmorn
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%60.2%
Age12 yr11 yr
Price£49.95£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Longmorn 11 Year Old 1997 - (Bladnoch)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 11 Year Old 1997 - (Bladnoch)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Longmorn 11 Year Old 1997 - (Bladnoch) is better value at £40 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 11 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £39.95)

Longmorn 11 Year Old 1997 - (Bladnoch)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £49.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
  • 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 Longmorn?

Longmorn 11 Year Old 1997 - (Bladnoch) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

Only Longmorn 11 Year Old 1997 - (Bladnoch)

Malt ExtractVanillaNutty

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