Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Bulleit Rye

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanBulleit Rye
DistilleryLinkwoodBulleit
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV46%45%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£35.95
Rating5.00/54.53/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Bulleit Rye

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bulleit Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.53).

Bulleit Rye is better value at £36 vs £50.

For beginners: Bulleit Rye is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £35.95)

Bulleit Rye

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£35.95 vs £49.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Bulleit?

Bulleit Rye suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried Fruit

Only Bulleit Rye

CitricNew Wood

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