Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 18155) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanCraigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 18155) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryLinkwoodCraigellachie
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age12 yr10 yr
Price£49.95£48.95
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 18155) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 18155) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 18155) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £49 vs £50.

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)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £48.95)

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 18155) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£48.95 vs £49.95)

Cons

  • 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 Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 18155) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

Only Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 18155) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractOilyNutty

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