Campbeltown Loch Blended Malt vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Campbeltown Loch Blended Malt
J and A Mitchell
★ 4.71
£41
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Campbeltown Loch Blended Malt | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | J and A Mitchell | Linkwood |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £40.95 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 4.71/5 | 5.00/5 |
Campbeltown Loch Blended Malt
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Campbeltown Loch Blended Malt
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.71).
Campbeltown Loch Blended Malt is better value at £41 vs £50.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Campbeltown Loch Blended Malt
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£40.95 vs £49.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.7 vs 5.0)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £40.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Campbeltown?
Campbeltown Loch Blended Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown 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 Campbeltown Loch Blended Malt
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman