Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Widow Jane 10 Year Old American Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanWidow Jane 10 Year Old American Straight Bourbon Whiskey
DistilleryLinkwoodWidow Jane
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£79.75
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Widow Jane 10 Year Old American Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness82/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Widow Jane 10 Year Old American Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £80.

For beginners: Widow Jane 10 Year Old American Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (90/100 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 £79.75)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Widow Jane 10 Year Old American Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£79.75 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 Widow?

Widow Jane 10 Year Old American Straight Bourbon Whiskey is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyChocolate

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedDried FruitToasted

Only Widow Jane 10 Year Old American Straight Bourbon Whiskey

VanillaNew Wood

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