Cotswolds Founder's Choice (59.1%) English Single Malt Whisky vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Cotswolds Founder's Choice (59.1%) English Single Malt WhiskyLinkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryCotswoldsLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£67.75£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Cotswolds Founder's Choice (59.1%) English Single Malt Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Cotswolds Founder's Choice (59.1%) English Single Malt Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £68.

For beginners: Cotswolds Founder's Choice (59.1%) English Single Malt Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Cotswolds Founder's Choice (59.1%) English Single Malt Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£67.75 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 £67.75)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Cotswolds?

Cotswolds Founder's Choice (59.1%) English Single Malt Whisky 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

Both taste of

ChocolateDried FruitToasted

Only Cotswolds Founder's Choice (59.1%) English Single Malt Whisky

Hay-likeNew Wood

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoney

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