Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Oxford Artisan 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Oxford Artisan 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
The Oxford Artisan Distillery
£55
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Oxford Artisan 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | The Oxford Artisan Distillery |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 46% | 50% |
| Age | 12 yr | 3 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £54.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Oxford Artisan 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Oxford Artisan 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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 £55.
For beginners: Oxford Artisan 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (75/100 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 £54.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 3 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Oxford Artisan 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£54.95 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 Oxford?
Oxford Artisan 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only Oxford Artisan 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)