Deanston 12 Year Old vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Deanston 12 Year OldLinkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryDeanstonLinkwood
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.3%46%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£36.9£49.95
Rating4.13/55.00/5

Deanston 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Deanston 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.13).

Deanston 12 Year Old is better value at £37 vs £50.

For beginners: Deanston 12 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Deanston 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36.9 vs £49.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.1 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 £36.9)

Who should buy Deanston?

Deanston 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Deanston 12 Year Old

CitricHay-likeMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

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