Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Living Souls X Thompson Bros Blended Scotch Whisky 3 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Living Souls X Thompson Bros Blended Scotch Whisky 3 Year Old
Whisky Souls
£50
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Living Souls X Thompson Bros Blended Scotch Whisky 3 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Whisky Souls |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 46.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 3 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Living Souls X Thompson Bros Blended Scotch Whisky 3 Year Old
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Living Souls X Thompson Bros Blended Scotch Whisky 3 Year Old
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Living Souls X Thompson Bros Blended Scotch Whisky 3 Year Old is better value at £50 vs £50.
For beginners: Living Souls X Thompson Bros Blended Scotch Whisky 3 Year Old 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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 3 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Living Souls X Thompson Bros Blended Scotch Whisky 3 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 Living?
Living Souls X Thompson Bros Blended Scotch Whisky 3 Year Old 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
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only Living Souls X Thompson Bros Blended Scotch Whisky 3 Year Old