Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Campbeltown Loch Blended Malt

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanCampbeltown Loch Blended Malt
DistilleryLinkwoodJ and A Mitchell
RegionSpeysideCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£40.95
Rating5.00/54.71/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Campbeltown Loch Blended Malt

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner55/100
Value100/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Campbeltown Loch Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.71).

Campbeltown Loch Blended Malt is better value at £41 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

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £40.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Campbeltown Loch Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£40.95 vs £49.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.7 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 Campbeltown?

Campbeltown Loch Blended Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

HoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

Only Campbeltown Loch Blended Malt

SmokeyLeathery

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