Burnt Bridges Blended Whiskey vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Burnt Bridges Blended WhiskeyLinkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryBurnt EndsLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV48.3%46%
Age10 yr12 yr
Price£49.95£49.95
Rating4.71/55.00/5

Burnt Bridges Blended Whiskey

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value94/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Burnt Bridges Blended Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.71).

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £50.

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

Burnt Bridges Blended Whiskey

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.7 vs 5.0)

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Burnt?

Burnt Bridges Blended Whiskey 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

Sherried

Only Burnt Bridges Blended Whiskey

SmokeyCooked FruitTobacco

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

HoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

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