Broken Bones Sloe Gin vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Broken Bones Sloe GinLinkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryBroken BonesLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£43.95£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Broken Bones Sloe Gin

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Broken Bones Sloe Gin

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Broken Bones Sloe Gin is better value at £44 vs £50.

For beginners: Broken Bones Sloe Gin is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Broken Bones Sloe Gin

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£43.95 vs £49.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £43.95)

Who should buy Broken?

Broken Bones Sloe Gin suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Dried FruitHoneyChocolate

Only Broken Bones Sloe Gin

Cooked FruitNutty

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedToasted

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