Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Tullibardine 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 14398) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanTullibardine 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 14398) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryLinkwoodTullibardine
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age12 yr8 yr
Price£49.95£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Tullibardine 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 14398) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullibardine 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 14398) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Tullibardine 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 14398) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £40 vs £50.

For beginners: Tullibardine 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 14398) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £39.95)

Tullibardine 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 14398) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.95 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 Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 14398) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

Only Tullibardine 8 Year Old 2012 (cask 14398) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh Fruit

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