Allt-á-Bhainne 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14655) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Allt-á-Bhainne 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14655) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Allt-á-Bhainne
£52
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Allt-á-Bhainne 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14655) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Allt-á-Bhainne | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £51.95 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Allt-á-Bhainne 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14655) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Allt-á-Bhainne 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14655) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £52.
For beginners: Allt-á-Bhainne 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14655) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Allt-á-Bhainne 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14655) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£51.95 vs £49.95)
- −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 affordable (£49.95 vs £51.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Allt-á-Bhainne?
Allt-á-Bhainne 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14655) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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 Allt-á-Bhainne 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14655) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman