Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Croftengea 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanCroftengea 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryLinkwoodLoch Lomond
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%49.5%
Age12 yr14 yr
Price£49.95£51.95
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Croftengea 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Croftengea 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £52.

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 affordable (£49.95 vs £51.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Croftengea 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£51.95 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 Croftengea?

Croftengea 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried Fruit

Only Croftengea 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyVegetativeMalt ExtractLeathery

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