Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Girvan 12 Year Old 2007 (casks 700015 & 15A) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Girvan 12 Year Old 2007 (casks 700015 & 15A) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Girvan
£47
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Girvan 12 Year Old 2007 (casks 700015 & 15A) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Girvan |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £46.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Girvan 12 Year Old 2007 (casks 700015 & 15A) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Girvan 12 Year Old 2007 (casks 700015 & 15A) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Girvan 12 Year Old 2007 (casks 700015 & 15A) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) is better value at £47 vs £50.
For beginners: Girvan 12 Year Old 2007 (casks 700015 & 15A) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (80/100 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 £46.95)
Girvan 12 Year Old 2007 (casks 700015 & 15A) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£46.95 vs £49.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 Girvan?
Girvan 12 Year Old 2007 (casks 700015 & 15A) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) 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
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only Girvan 12 Year Old 2007 (casks 700015 & 15A) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)