Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Ledaig 12 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanLedaig 12 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail)
DistilleryLinkwoodTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%43%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£49.95£46.95
Rating5.00/53.40/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Ledaig 12 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner65/100
Value72/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ledaig 12 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.40).

Ledaig 12 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £47 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 £46.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Ledaig 12 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£46.95 vs £49.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.4 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 Ledaig?

Ledaig 12 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

Only Ledaig 12 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokeyMalt ExtractLeatheryMedicinal

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