Blended Malt 19 Year Old 2001 (Thompson Bros.) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blended Malt 19 Year Old 2001 (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
£75
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Blended Malt 19 Year Old 2001 (Thompson Bros.) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.2% | 46% |
| Age | 19 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £74.95 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blended Malt 19 Year Old 2001 (Thompson Bros.)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Blended Malt 19 Year Old 2001 (Thompson Bros.)
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 £75.
For beginners: Blended Malt 19 Year Old 2001 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Blended Malt 19 Year Old 2001 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£74.95 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 £74.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Blended?
Blended Malt 19 Year Old 2001 (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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 Malt 19 Year Old 2001 (Thompson Bros.)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman