Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs North British 14 Year Old 2009 - 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
North British 14 Year Old 2009 - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
North British
£55
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | North British 14 Year Old 2009 - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | North British |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 50% |
| Age | 12 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £55.3 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
North British 14 Year Old 2009 - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
North British 14 Year Old 2009 - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
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 £55.
For beginners: North British 14 Year Old 2009 - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) 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 £55.3)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
North British 14 Year Old 2009 - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£55.3 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 North?
North British 14 Year Old 2009 - 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
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only North British 14 Year Old 2009 - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)