Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Paul John Edited

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanPaul John Edited
DistilleryLinkwoodPaul John
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIndia
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£48.57
Rating5.00/53.74/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Paul John Edited

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner55/100
Value77/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Paul John Edited

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.74).

Paul John Edited is better value at £49 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

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £48.57)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Paul John Edited

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£48.57 vs £49.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.7 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 Paul?

Paul John Edited suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

Only Paul John Edited

SmokeyMalt Extract

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