Aikan Whisky Extra Collection vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Aikan Whisky Extra CollectionLinkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryAikanLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryFranceScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£43.95£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Aikan Whisky Extra Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Aikan Whisky Extra Collection

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).

Aikan Whisky Extra Collection is better value at £44 vs £50.

For beginners: Aikan Whisky Extra Collection is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Aikan Whisky Extra Collection

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£43.95 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 £43.95)

Who should buy Aikan?

Aikan Whisky Extra Collection suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Aikan Whisky Extra Collection

VanillaCooked FruitOily

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried Fruit

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