Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Reservoir Hunter & Scott Bourbon
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Reservoir Hunter & Scott Bourbon
Reservoir Distillery
★ 2.21
£60
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Reservoir Hunter & Scott Bourbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Reservoir Distillery |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 46% | 45% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £49.95 | £59.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 2.21/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Reservoir Hunter & Scott Bourbon
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Reservoir Hunter & Scott Bourbon
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.21).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £60.
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 affordable (£49.95 vs £59.99)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Reservoir Hunter & Scott Bourbon
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£59.99 vs £49.95)
- −Lower community rating (2.2 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 Reservoir?
Reservoir Hunter & Scott Bourbon suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only Reservoir Hunter & Scott Bourbon