Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Auchentoshan Trio Pack (American Oak,12 Year Old & 3 Wood) / 3x20cl Lowland Whisky

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanAuchentoshan Trio Pack (American Oak,12 Year Old & 3 Wood) / 3x20cl Lowland Whisky
DistilleryLinkwoodAuchentoshan
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Auchentoshan Trio Pack (American Oak,12 Year Old & 3 Wood) / 3x20cl Lowland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Auchentoshan Trio Pack (American Oak,12 Year Old & 3 Wood) / 3x20cl Lowland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Auchentoshan Trio Pack (American Oak,12 Year Old & 3 Wood) / 3x20cl Lowland Whisky is better value at £50 vs £50.

For beginners: Auchentoshan Trio Pack (American Oak,12 Year Old & 3 Wood) / 3x20cl Lowland Whisky 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Auchentoshan Trio Pack (American Oak,12 Year Old & 3 Wood) / 3x20cl Lowland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • 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 Auchentoshan?

Auchentoshan Trio Pack (American Oak,12 Year Old & 3 Wood) / 3x20cl Lowland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

Only Auchentoshan Trio Pack (American Oak,12 Year Old & 3 Wood) / 3x20cl Lowland Whisky

VanillaFresh FruitMalt Extract

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