East London Liquor Co. 3 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #2 vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

East London Liquor Co. 3 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #2Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryEast London Liquor CompanyLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV49.9%46%
Age3 yr12 yr
Price£59.7£49.95
Rating5.00/5

East London Liquor Co. 3 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #2

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

East London Liquor Co. 3 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #2

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 £60.

For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

East London Liquor Co. 3 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #2

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.7 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 £59.7)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 3 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy East?

East London Liquor Co. 3 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #2 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye 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

ChocolateToasted

Only East London Liquor Co. 3 Year Old 2019 - The Heart Cut #2

New WoodYeasty

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyDried Fruit

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