Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs High West Bourbon

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanHigh West Bourbon
DistilleryLinkwoodHigh West
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV46%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£51.5
Rating5.00/54.33/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

High West Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner65/100
Value84/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

High West Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.33).

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £52.

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 £51.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

High West Bourbon

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£51.5 vs £49.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.3 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 High?

High West 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

ChocolateToasted

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyDried Fruit

Only High West Bourbon

VanillaMalt ExtractNew Wood

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