Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs La Gitana Oloroso Faraon VORS / Hidalgo

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanLa Gitana Oloroso Faraon VORS / Hidalgo
DistilleryLinkwoodHidalgo
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£80.95
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

La Gitana Oloroso Faraon VORS / Hidalgo

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

La Gitana Oloroso Faraon VORS / Hidalgo

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £81.

For beginners: La Gitana Oloroso Faraon VORS / Hidalgo 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 affordable (£49.95 vs £80.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

La Gitana Oloroso Faraon VORS / Hidalgo

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£80.95 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 La?

La Gitana Oloroso Faraon VORS / Hidalgo suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Dried Fruit

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateToasted

Only La Gitana Oloroso Faraon VORS / Hidalgo

NuttyCitricOld Wood

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