Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Teerenpeli 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanTeerenpeli 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryLinkwoodTeerenpeli
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandFinland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%55.5%
Age12 yr3 yr
Price£49.95£61.95
Rating5.00/53.33/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Teerenpeli 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner40/100
Value54/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teerenpeli 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.33).

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £62.

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 £61.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 3 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Teerenpeli 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£61.95 vs £49.95)
  • Lower community rating (3.3 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 Teerenpeli?

Teerenpeli 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

Only Teerenpeli 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

VanillaNew WoodMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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