Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Teaninich 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 708013C) - The Single Cask

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanTeaninich 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 708013C) - The Single Cask
DistilleryLinkwoodTeaninich
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%58.1%
Age12 yr8 yr
Price£49.95£79.95
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Teaninich 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 708013C) - The Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 708013C) - The Single Cask

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 £80.

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 £79.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Teaninich 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 708013C) - The Single Cask

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (58.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£79.95 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 Teaninich?

Teaninich 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 708013C) - The Single Cask is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

HoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

Only Teaninich 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 708013C) - The Single Cask

Cooked FruitOld WoodNutty

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