Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Auchroisk 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 802246) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanAuchroisk 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 802246) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryLinkwoodAuchroisk
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%53.6%
Age12 yr10 yr
Price£49.95£52.91
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Auchroisk 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 802246) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Auchroisk 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 802246) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

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 £53.

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 £52.91)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Auchroisk 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 802246) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£52.91 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 Auchroisk?

Auchroisk 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 802246) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) 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

SherriedChocolateDried FruitToasted

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Honey

Only Auchroisk 10 Year Old 2013 (cask 802246) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Old Wood

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