East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

East London Liquor Company East London Single MaltLinkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryEast London Liquor CompanyLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£79.95£49.95
Rating5.00/5

East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt

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 £80.

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

East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£79.95 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 £79.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy East?

East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Company East London Single Malt

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh FruitNew Wood

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

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