Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Writers Tears Copper Pot Irish Whiskey

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanWriters Tears Copper Pot Irish Whiskey
DistilleryLinkwoodWalsh
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£40.95
Rating5.00/54.53/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Writers Tears Copper Pot Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner90/100
Value100/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Writers Tears Copper Pot Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.53).

Writers Tears Copper Pot Irish Whiskey is better value at £41 vs £50.

For beginners: Writers Tears Copper Pot Irish Whiskey is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £40.95)

Writers Tears Copper Pot Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£40.95 vs £49.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 Writers?

Writers Tears Copper Pot Irish Whiskey 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

Both taste of

Honey

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedChocolateDried FruitToasted

Only Writers Tears Copper Pot Irish Whiskey

Fresh FruitVanillaYeasty

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