Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Kyrö Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanKyrö Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)
DistilleryLinkwoodKyrö Distillery Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandFinland
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV46%47.2%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£50.95
Rating5.00/53.82/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Kyrö Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner60/100
Value75/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Kyrö Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.82).

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £51.

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 £50.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Kyrö Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£50.95 vs £49.95)
  • Lower community rating (3.8 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 Kyrö?

Kyrö Malt Rye Whisky (50cl) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried Fruit

Only Kyrö Malt Rye Whisky (50cl)

VanillaNuttyFragant

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