Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Basil Hayden's
★ 4.25
£45
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Basil Hayden's | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £44.99 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 4.25/5 | 5.00/5 |
Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.25).
Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon is better value at £45 vs £50.
For beginners: Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£44.99 vs £49.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.3 vs 5.0)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £44.99)
Who should buy Basil?
Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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
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