CRN57 18 Year Old Blended Malt vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
CRN57 18 Year Old Blended Malt
Gordon & MacPhail
£79
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| CRN57 18 Year Old Blended Malt | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Gordon & MacPhail | Linkwood |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 18 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £78.5 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
CRN57 18 Year Old Blended Malt
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
CRN57 18 Year Old Blended Malt
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 £79.
For beginners: CRN57 18 Year Old Blended Malt is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
CRN57 18 Year Old Blended Malt
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£78.5 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 £78.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy CRN57?
CRN57 18 Year Old Blended Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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
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