Big Peat Edinburgh - Edition #2 vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Big Peat Edinburgh - Edition #2Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryBig PeatLinkwood
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£45.5£49.95
Rating4.50/55.00/5

Big Peat Edinburgh - Edition #2

Smoke67/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner45/100
Value99/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Big Peat Edinburgh - Edition #2

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

Big Peat Edinburgh - Edition #2 is better value at £46 vs £50.

For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Big Peat Edinburgh - Edition #2

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£45.5 vs £49.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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 £45.5)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Big?

Big Peat Edinburgh - Edition #2 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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 Big Peat Edinburgh - Edition #2

SmokeyOilyMedicinalKipperyLeathery

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

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