Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Old Pulteney 10 Year Old Flotilla Vintage 2010
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Old Pulteney 10 Year Old Flotilla Vintage 2010
Pulteney
£45
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Old Pulteney 10 Year Old Flotilla Vintage 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Pulteney |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £44.98 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Old Pulteney 10 Year Old Flotilla Vintage 2010
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Old Pulteney 10 Year Old Flotilla Vintage 2010
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Old Pulteney 10 Year Old Flotilla Vintage 2010 is better value at £45 vs £50.
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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £44.98)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Old Pulteney 10 Year Old Flotilla Vintage 2010
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£44.98 vs £49.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 Old?
Old Pulteney 10 Year Old Flotilla Vintage 2010 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only Old Pulteney 10 Year Old Flotilla Vintage 2010