Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Teaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 717628 & 717632) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanTeaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 717628 & 717632) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryLinkwoodTeaninich
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£49.95£44.95
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Teaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 717628 & 717632) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 717628 & 717632) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Teaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 717628 & 717632) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £45 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £44.95)

Teaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 717628 & 717632) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£44.95 vs £49.95)

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 Teaninich?

Teaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 717628 & 717632) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

Only Teaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 717628 & 717632) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitHay-likeOily

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