Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Tobermory 21 Year Old 1995 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Tobermory 21 Year Old 1995 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£77
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Tobermory 21 Year Old 1995 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 52.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £77.02 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Tobermory 21 Year Old 1995 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Tobermory 21 Year Old 1995 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £77.
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
- +More affordable (£49.95 vs £77.02)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Tobermory 21 Year Old 1995 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£77.02 vs £49.95)
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 Tobermory?
Tobermory 21 Year Old 1995 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only Tobermory 21 Year Old 1995 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)