Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Highland Malt Bagpiper in a Bottle

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanHighland Malt Bagpiper in a Bottle
DistilleryLinkwoodHighland Malt
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£57.95
Rating5.00/54.75/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Highland Malt Bagpiper in a Bottle

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner75/100
Value82/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Malt Bagpiper in a Bottle

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.75).

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £58.

For beginners: Highland Malt Bagpiper in a Bottle is more approachable (75/100 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 £57.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Highland Malt Bagpiper in a Bottle

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.95 vs £49.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.8 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 Malt Bagpiper in a Bottle 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

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

Only Highland Malt Bagpiper in a Bottle

Malt ExtractHay-likeFresh FruitVanilla

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