Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky Batch 7 - Easy Ryder
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky Batch 7 - Easy Ryder
The Oxford Artisan Distillery
★ 3.00
£46
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky Batch 7 - Easy Ryder | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | The Oxford Artisan Distillery |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 46% | 50% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £49.95 | £45.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.00/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky Batch 7 - Easy Ryder
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky Batch 7 - Easy Ryder
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky Batch 7 - Easy Ryder is better value at £46 vs £50.
For beginners: The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky Batch 7 - Easy Ryder is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £45.5)
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky Batch 7 - Easy Ryder
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£45.5 vs £49.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.0 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 The?
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky Batch 7 - Easy Ryder is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky Batch 7 - Easy Ryder