Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanEast London Liquor Company East London Single Malt
DistilleryLinkwoodEast London Liquor Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%47%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£79.95
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt

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 £80.

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 £79.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£79.95 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 East?

East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

Only East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh FruitNew Wood

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