Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Pierre Paillard Les Parcelles XXII Bouzy Grand Cru

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanPierre Paillard Les Parcelles XXII Bouzy Grand Cru
DistilleryLinkwoodPierre Paillard
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£45.75
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Pierre Paillard Les Parcelles XXII Bouzy Grand Cru

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Pierre Paillard Les Parcelles XXII Bouzy Grand Cru

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Pierre Paillard Les Parcelles XXII Bouzy Grand Cru is better value at £46 vs £50.

For beginners: Pierre Paillard Les Parcelles XXII Bouzy Grand Cru is more approachable (75/100 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 £45.75)

Pierre Paillard Les Parcelles XXII Bouzy Grand Cru

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£45.75 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 Pierre?

Pierre Paillard Les Parcelles XXII Bouzy Grand Cru suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

Only Pierre Paillard Les Parcelles XXII Bouzy Grand Cru

Fresh FruitCitric

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