Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Fruit Cake & Dark Chocolate & Medjool Dates & Cinnamon 8 Year Old

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanFruit Cake & Dark Chocolate & Medjool Dates & Cinnamon 8 Year Old
DistilleryLinkwoodChristmas Cake & Dark Chocolate & Medjool Dates & Cinnamon
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%48%
Age12 yr8 yr
Price£49.95£42.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Fruit Cake & Dark Chocolate & Medjool Dates & Cinnamon 8 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Fruit Cake & Dark Chocolate & Medjool Dates & Cinnamon 8 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Fruit Cake & Dark Chocolate & Medjool Dates & Cinnamon 8 Year Old is better value at £43 vs £50.

For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £42.95)

Fruit Cake & Dark Chocolate & Medjool Dates & Cinnamon 8 Year Old

Pros

  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £49.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Fruit?

Fruit Cake & Dark Chocolate & Medjool Dates & Cinnamon 8 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Sherried

Only Fruit Cake & Dark Chocolate & Medjool Dates & Cinnamon 8 Year Old

Cooked Mash

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