Benrinnes 14 Year Old 1997 - Batch 0002 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 14 Year Old 1997 - Batch 0002 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Benrinnes
£50
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Benrinnes 14 Year Old 1997 - Batch 0002 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 14 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £50.49 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 14 Year Old 1997 - Batch 0002 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Benrinnes 14 Year Old 1997 - Batch 0002 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
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 £50.
For beginners: Benrinnes 14 Year Old 1997 - Batch 0002 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 14 Year Old 1997 - Batch 0002 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£50.49 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 £50.49)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 14 Year Old 1997 - Batch 0002 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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
Only Benrinnes 14 Year Old 1997 - Batch 0002 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman