Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 18 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 18 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
£63
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 18 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £62.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 18 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 18 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
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 £63.
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 £62.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 18 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£62.95 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 Highland?
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 18 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 18 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)