Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Ledaig 7 Year Old 2005 (cask 9654) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Ledaig 7 Year Old 2005 (cask 9654) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Tobermory
£46
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Ledaig 7 Year Old 2005 (cask 9654) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £45.58 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Ledaig 7 Year Old 2005 (cask 9654) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Ledaig 7 Year Old 2005 (cask 9654) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ledaig 7 Year Old 2005 (cask 9654) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £46 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 7 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £45.58)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Ledaig 7 Year Old 2005 (cask 9654) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£45.58 vs £49.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 Ledaig?
Ledaig 7 Year Old 2005 (cask 9654) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only Ledaig 7 Year Old 2005 (cask 9654) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)