Champagne Guy de Forez Les Riceys Brut Reserve NV vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Champagne Guy de Forez Les Riceys Brut Reserve NV
Guy de Forez
£41

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Champagne Guy de Forez Les Riceys Brut Reserve NV | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Guy de Forez | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £41.25 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Champagne Guy de Forez Les Riceys Brut Reserve NV
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Champagne Guy de Forez Les Riceys Brut Reserve NV
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Champagne Guy de Forez Les Riceys Brut Reserve NV is better value at £41 vs £50.
For beginners: Champagne Guy de Forez Les Riceys Brut Reserve NV is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Champagne Guy de Forez Les Riceys Brut Reserve NV
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£41.25 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 £41.25)
Who should buy Champagne?
Champagne Guy de Forez Les Riceys Brut Reserve NV 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
Only Champagne Guy de Forez Les Riceys Brut Reserve NV
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman