Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs McGuinness Old Canada Whisky

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanMcGuinness Old Canada Whisky
DistilleryLinkwoodMcGuinness Distillers Ltd.
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandCanada
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV46%35%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£45.95
Rating5.00/53.75/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

McGuinness Old Canada Whisky

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

McGuinness Old Canada Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.75).

McGuinness Old Canada Whisky is better value at £46 vs £50.

For beginners: McGuinness Old Canada Whisky 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 £45.95)

McGuinness Old Canada Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£45.95 vs £49.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.8 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 McGuinness?

McGuinness Old Canada Whisky 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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried Fruit

Only McGuinness Old Canada Whisky

VanillaOily

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