Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Removed by the Fun Police? North British 16 Year Old - Dalry M*** (Master of Malt)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanRemoved by the Fun Police? North British 16 Year Old - Dalry M*** (Master of Malt)
DistilleryLinkwoodNorth British
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV46%45.4%
Age12 yr16 yr
Price£49.95£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Removed by the Fun Police? North British 16 Year Old - Dalry M*** (Master of Malt)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Removed by the Fun Police? North British 16 Year Old - Dalry M*** (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Removed by the Fun Police? North British 16 Year Old - Dalry M*** (Master of Malt) is better value at £40 vs £50.

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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £39.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Removed by the Fun Police? North British 16 Year Old - Dalry M*** (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £49.95)
  • +Longer maturation (16 vs 12 years)

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 Removed?

Removed by the Fun Police? North British 16 Year Old - Dalry M*** (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

Only Removed by the Fun Police? North British 16 Year Old - Dalry M*** (Master of Malt)

YeastyMalt ExtractCooked MashSmokey

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