Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs CRN57 12 Year Old Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
CRN57 12 Year Old Blended Malt
Gordon & MacPhail
£40
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | CRN57 12 Year Old Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Gordon & MacPhail |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £39.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
CRN57 12 Year Old Blended Malt
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
CRN57 12 Year Old Blended Malt
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
CRN57 12 Year Old Blended Malt is better value at £40 vs £50.
For beginners: CRN57 12 Year Old Blended Malt is more approachable (85/100 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 £39.5)
CRN57 12 Year Old Blended Malt
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£39.5 vs £49.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 CRN57?
CRN57 12 Year Old Blended Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only CRN57 12 Year Old Blended Malt