Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Bladnoch 8 Year Old - Distillery Label
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Bladnoch 8 Year Old - Distillery Label
Bladnoch
★ 4.00
£39
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Bladnoch 8 Year Old - Distillery Label | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Bladnoch |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £38.74 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Bladnoch 8 Year Old - Distillery Label
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Bladnoch 8 Year Old - Distillery Label
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Bladnoch 8 Year Old - Distillery Label is better value at £39 vs £50.
For beginners: Bladnoch 8 Year Old - Distillery Label is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £38.74)
Bladnoch 8 Year Old - Distillery Label
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£38.74 vs £49.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 8 Year Old - Distillery Label suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only Bladnoch 8 Year Old - Distillery Label