Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Teaninich 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 721589) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanTeaninich 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 721589) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryLinkwoodTeaninich
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%57.3%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£49.95£78.47
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Teaninich 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 721589) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 721589) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £78.

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 £78.47)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Teaninich 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 721589) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£78.47 vs £49.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 Teaninich?

Teaninich 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 721589) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

Only Teaninich 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 721589) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Malt ExtractVanilla

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