Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Balvenie 14 Year Old 2009 Bourbon Barrels - A Collection of Curious Casks
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Balvenie 14 Year Old 2009 Bourbon Barrels - A Collection of Curious Casks
Balvenie
£80
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Balvenie 14 Year Old 2009 Bourbon Barrels - A Collection of Curious Casks | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Balvenie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 47.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £79.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Balvenie 14 Year Old 2009 Bourbon Barrels - A Collection of Curious Casks
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Balvenie 14 Year Old 2009 Bourbon Barrels - A Collection of Curious Casks
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 £79.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Balvenie 14 Year Old 2009 Bourbon Barrels - A Collection of Curious Casks
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.99 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 Balvenie?
Balvenie 14 Year Old 2009 Bourbon Barrels - A Collection of Curious Casks 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
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only Balvenie 14 Year Old 2009 Bourbon Barrels - A Collection of Curious Casks