Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Edradour 12 Year Old 2013 Bourbon Barrels - Ibisco Decanter
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Edradour 12 Year Old 2013 Bourbon Barrels - Ibisco Decanter
Edradour
£78
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Edradour 12 Year Old 2013 Bourbon Barrels - Ibisco Decanter | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Edradour |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 60.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £77.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Edradour 12 Year Old 2013 Bourbon Barrels - Ibisco Decanter
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Edradour 12 Year Old 2013 Bourbon Barrels - Ibisco Decanter
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £78.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£49.95 vs £77.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Edradour 12 Year Old 2013 Bourbon Barrels - Ibisco Decanter
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (60.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£77.95 vs £49.95)
- −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 Edradour?
Edradour 12 Year Old 2013 Bourbon Barrels - Ibisco Decanter is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only Edradour 12 Year Old 2013 Bourbon Barrels - Ibisco Decanter