Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Amrut Peated 2009 (cask 2713 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Port Pipe Finish)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanAmrut Peated 2009 (cask 2713 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Port Pipe Finish)
DistilleryLinkwoodAmrut
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIndia
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%59%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£82.79
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Amrut Peated 2009 (cask 2713 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Port Pipe Finish)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Amrut Peated 2009 (cask 2713 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Port Pipe Finish)

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 £83.

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 £82.79)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Amrut Peated 2009 (cask 2713 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Port Pipe Finish)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (59%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£82.79 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 Amrut?

Amrut Peated 2009 (cask 2713 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Port Pipe Finish) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

HoneyChocolateToasted

Only Amrut Peated 2009 (cask 2713 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Port Pipe Finish)

SmokeyCooked FruitOily

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