Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Distillerie de Grandmont Le Chemin Des Moines Liqueur

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanDistillerie de Grandmont Le Chemin Des Moines Liqueur
DistilleryLinkwoodDistillerie de Grandmont
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£48.25
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Distillerie de Grandmont Le Chemin Des Moines Liqueur

Smoke64/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Distillerie de Grandmont Le Chemin Des Moines Liqueur

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Distillerie de Grandmont Le Chemin Des Moines Liqueur is better value at £48 vs £50.

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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £48.25)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Distillerie de Grandmont Le Chemin Des Moines Liqueur

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£48.25 vs £49.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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 Distillerie?

Distillerie de Grandmont Le Chemin Des Moines Liqueur suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

Only Distillerie de Grandmont Le Chemin Des Moines Liqueur

LeafyCitricSmokeyVegetative

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