Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1997 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1997 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor)
Cragganmore
£38
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1997 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Cragganmore |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £37.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1997 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1997 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1997 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £38 vs £50.
For beginners: Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1997 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor) 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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £37.95)
Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1997 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£37.95 vs £49.95)
- +Longer maturation (14 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 Cragganmore?
Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1997 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only Cragganmore 14 Year Old 1997 - NC2 (Duncan Taylor)