Cotswolds 2016 Odyssey Barley, 70cl vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cotswolds 2016 Odyssey Barley, 70cl
Cotswolds Distillery
£80
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Cotswolds 2016 Odyssey Barley, 70cl | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cotswolds Distillery | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £79.99 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cotswolds 2016 Odyssey Barley, 70cl
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Cotswolds 2016 Odyssey Barley, 70cl
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: Cotswolds 2016 Odyssey Barley, 70cl is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Cotswolds 2016 Odyssey Barley, 70cl
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.99 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 £79.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Cotswolds?
Cotswolds 2016 Odyssey Barley, 70cl is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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
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