Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Brother's Bond Straight Bourbon

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanBrother's Bond Straight Bourbon
DistilleryLinkwoodBrother's Bond
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV46%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£50.95
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Brother's Bond Straight Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Brother's Bond Straight Bourbon

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 £51.

For beginners: Brother's Bond Straight Bourbon 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 £50.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Brother's Bond Straight Bourbon

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£50.95 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 Brother's?

Brother's Bond Straight 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

Dried FruitToasted

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolate

Only Brother's Bond Straight Bourbon

VanillaNew Wood

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