Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryAuchroiskLinkwood
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV44%46%
Age22 yr12 yr
Price£73.95£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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).

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £74.

For beginners: Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£73.95 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 £73.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Auchroisk?

Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

Sherried

Only Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

LeatheryTobaccoOld WoodNutty

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

HoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

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