Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Caol Ila
£74
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Caol Ila |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50% |
| Age | 12 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £74.35 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
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 £74.
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 £74.35)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£74.35 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 Caol?
Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)