Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Jura 12 Year Old - Cadenhead's Original Collection

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanJura 12 Year Old - Cadenhead's Original Collection
DistilleryLinkwoodJura
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£49.95£79.99
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Jura 12 Year Old - Cadenhead's Original Collection

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jura 12 Year Old - Cadenhead's Original Collection

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 £79.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Jura 12 Year Old - Cadenhead's Original Collection

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£79.99 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 Jura?

Jura 12 Year Old - Cadenhead's Original Collection suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

HoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

Only Jura 12 Year Old - Cadenhead's Original Collection

SmokeyOilyMedicinalFresh Fruit

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