Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Blended 26 Year Old 1999 (North Star Spirits)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Blended 26 Year Old 1999 (North Star Spirits)
North Star Spirits
£60
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Blended 26 Year Old 1999 (North Star Spirits) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | North Star Spirits |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 44.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £59.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Blended 26 Year Old 1999 (North Star Spirits)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Blended 26 Year Old 1999 (North Star Spirits)
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 £60.
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 affordable (£49.95 vs £59.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Blended 26 Year Old 1999 (North Star Spirits)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£59.95 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 Blended?
Blended 26 Year Old 1999 (North Star Spirits) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only Blended 26 Year Old 1999 (North Star Spirits)