Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Hinch Small Batch Bourbon Cask

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanHinch Small Batch Bourbon Cask
DistilleryLinkwoodHinch
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%43%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£40.49
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Hinch Small Batch Bourbon Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value99/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hinch Small Batch Bourbon Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Hinch Small Batch Bourbon Cask is better value at £40 vs £50.

For beginners: Hinch Small Batch Bourbon Cask 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

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £40.49)

Hinch Small Batch Bourbon Cask

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£40.49 vs £49.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Hinch?

Hinch Small Batch Bourbon Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

Only Hinch Small Batch Bourbon Cask

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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