Abingdon Distillery London Dry Gin vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Abingdon Distillery London Dry GinLinkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryAbingdon DistilleryLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£36.99£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Abingdon Distillery London Dry Gin

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Abingdon Distillery London Dry Gin

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Abingdon Distillery London Dry Gin is better value at £37 vs £50.

For beginners: Abingdon Distillery London Dry Gin is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Abingdon Distillery London Dry Gin

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36.99 vs £49.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £36.99)

Who should buy Abingdon?

Abingdon Distillery London Dry Gin suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Abingdon Distillery London Dry Gin

CitricFresh FruitVegetative

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

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