Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs J.W. Kelly Old Milford Bourbon

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanJ.W. Kelly Old Milford Bourbon
DistilleryLinkwoodJ.W Kelly
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV46%47%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£35.94
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

J.W. Kelly Old Milford Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

J.W. Kelly Old Milford Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

J.W. Kelly Old Milford Bourbon is better value at £36 vs £50.

For beginners: J.W. Kelly Old Milford Bourbon 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £35.94)

J.W. Kelly Old Milford Bourbon

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£35.94 vs £49.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 J.W.?

J.W. Kelly Old Milford Bourbon suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

Only J.W. Kelly Old Milford Bourbon

VanillaTobaccoFresh Fruit

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