East London Liquor Co Islay Cask English Single Malt English Whisky vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

East London Liquor Co Islay Cask English Single Malt English WhiskyLinkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryEast London LiquorLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£74.95£49.95
Rating5.00/5

East London Liquor Co Islay Cask English Single Malt English Whisky

Smoke68/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

East London Liquor Co Islay Cask English Single Malt English 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 £75.

For beginners: East London Liquor Co Islay Cask English Single Malt English Whisky is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

East London Liquor Co Islay Cask English Single Malt English Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£74.95 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 £74.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy East?

East London Liquor Co Islay Cask English Single Malt English 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

Only East London Liquor Co Islay Cask English Single Malt English Whisky

SmokeyMedicinalFresh FruitMalt Extract

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

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