Boulder Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Boulder Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Vapour Distillery
★ 3.00
£44
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Boulder Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Vapour Distillery | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £43.5 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 3.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Boulder Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Boulder Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).
Boulder Straight Bourbon Whiskey is better value at £44 vs £50.
For beginners: Boulder Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Boulder Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£43.5 vs £49.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.0 vs 5.0)
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 £43.5)
Who should buy Boulder?
Boulder Straight Bourbon Whiskey is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Boulder Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman