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

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

East London Liquor Company Threads Blended MaltLinkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryEast London Liquor CompanyLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV42%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£39.99£49.95
Rating5.00/5

East London Liquor Company Threads Blended Malt

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

East London Liquor Company Threads Blended 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).

East London Liquor Company Threads Blended Malt is better value at £40 vs £50.

For beginners: East London Liquor Company Threads Blended Malt is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

East London Liquor Company Threads Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.99 vs £49.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £39.99)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy East?

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

SmokeyYeastyFresh FruitVegetative

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

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