Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Trois Rivieres Cuvee de L'Ocean Single Traditional Column Still Rum

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanTrois Rivieres Cuvee de L'Ocean Single Traditional Column Still Rum
DistilleryLinkwoodTrois Rivieres
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£49.25
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Trois Rivieres Cuvee de L'Ocean Single Traditional Column Still Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Trois Rivieres Cuvee de L'Ocean Single Traditional Column Still Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Trois Rivieres Cuvee de L'Ocean Single Traditional Column Still Rum is better value at £49 vs £50.

For beginners: Trois Rivieres Cuvee de L'Ocean Single Traditional Column Still Rum is more approachable (75/100 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 £49.25)

Trois Rivieres Cuvee de L'Ocean Single Traditional Column Still Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£49.25 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 Trois?

Trois Rivieres Cuvee de L'Ocean Single Traditional Column Still Rum 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 Trois Rivieres Cuvee de L'Ocean Single Traditional Column Still Rum

Fresh FruitVegetativeSandy

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