Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt)
Aberlour
£45
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.9% | 46% |
| Age | 6 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £44.95 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt) is better value at £45 vs £50.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£44.95 vs £49.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £44.95)
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
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.
Tasting notes
Only Aberlour 6 Year Old 2012 (Master of Malt)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman