Adnams Rye Malt Whisky vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Adnams Rye Malt WhiskyLinkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryAdnamsLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV47%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£44.95£49.95
Rating4.86/55.00/5

Adnams Rye Malt Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Adnams Rye Malt Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.86).

Adnams Rye Malt Whisky is better value at £45 vs £50.

For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Adnams Rye Malt Whisky

Pros

  • +More affordable (£44.95 vs £49.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.9 vs 5.0)

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £44.95)

Who should buy Adnams?

Adnams Rye Malt Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye 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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Adnams Rye Malt Whisky

VegetativeMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried Fruit

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