Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2020) Banyuls Cask - The Causeway Collection vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2020) Banyuls Cask - The Causeway Collection
Bushmills
£80
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2020) Banyuls Cask - The Causeway Collection | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.2% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £79.95 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2020) Banyuls Cask - The Causeway Collection
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2020) Banyuls Cask - The Causeway Collection
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 £80.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2020) Banyuls Cask - The Causeway Collection
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£79.95 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 £79.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Bushmills?
Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2020) Banyuls Cask - The Causeway Collection is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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 Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2020) Banyuls Cask - The Causeway Collection
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