Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs William Larue Weller 12 Year Old

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanWilliam Larue Weller 12 Year Old
DistilleryLinkwoodWilliam Larue Weller
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV46%45%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£49.95£49.5
Rating5.00/54.50/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

William Larue Weller 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner80/100
Value91/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

William Larue Weller 12 Year Old is better value at £50 vs £50.

For beginners: William Larue Weller 12 Year Old is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £49.5)

William Larue Weller 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£49.5 vs £49.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 William?

William Larue Weller 12 Year Old 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 William Larue Weller 12 Year Old

VanillaMalt Extract

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