Blended 26 Year Old 1999 (North Star Spirits) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blended 26 Year Old 1999 (North Star Spirits)
North Star Spirits
£60
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Blended 26 Year Old 1999 (North Star Spirits) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North Star Spirits | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.2% | 46% |
| Age | 26 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £59.95 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blended 26 Year Old 1999 (North Star Spirits)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Blended 26 Year Old 1999 (North Star Spirits)
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 £60.
For beginners: Blended 26 Year Old 1999 (North Star Spirits) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Blended 26 Year Old 1999 (North Star Spirits)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£59.95 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 £59.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Blended?
Blended 26 Year Old 1999 (North Star Spirits) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Blended 26 Year Old 1999 (North Star Spirits)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman