Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Ernest Remy Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru NV Champagne

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanErnest Remy Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru NV Champagne
DistilleryLinkwoodErnest Remy
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£39.75
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Ernest Remy Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru NV Champagne

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ernest Remy Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru NV Champagne

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Ernest Remy Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru NV Champagne is better value at £40 vs £50.

For beginners: Ernest Remy Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru NV Champagne is more approachable (85/100 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 £39.75)

Ernest Remy Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru NV Champagne

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.75 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 Ernest?

Ernest Remy Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru NV Champagne 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

Both taste of

Honey

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedChocolateDried FruitToasted

Only Ernest Remy Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru NV Champagne

Fresh FruitCitric

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