Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Tomatin 2011 / Discovery Series / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanTomatin 2011 / Discovery Series / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky
DistilleryLinkwoodTomatin
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£48.95
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Tomatin 2011 / Discovery Series / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 2011 / Discovery Series / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Tomatin 2011 / Discovery Series / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky is better value at £49 vs £50.

For beginners: Tomatin 2011 / Discovery Series / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky is more approachable (90/100 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 £48.95)

Tomatin 2011 / Discovery Series / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£48.95 vs £49.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Tomatin?

Tomatin 2011 / Discovery Series / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

Only Tomatin 2011 / Discovery Series / Gordon & MacPhail Highland Whisky

Fresh FruitVanillaCitric

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