Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs La Piautre 2019 Version Française Single Malt French Whisky

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanLa Piautre 2019 Version Française Single Malt French Whisky
DistilleryLinkwoodLa Piautre
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£79.95
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

La Piautre 2019 Version Française Single Malt French Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

La Piautre 2019 Version Française Single Malt French Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £80.

For beginners: La Piautre 2019 Version Française Single Malt French Whisky is more approachable (70/100 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 £79.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

La Piautre 2019 Version Française Single Malt French Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£79.95 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 La?

La Piautre 2019 Version Française Single Malt French Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

Only La Piautre 2019 Version Française Single Malt French Whisky

FragantFresh FruitMalt ExtractYeasty

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