Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Elijah Craig Small Batch BourbonLinkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryElijah CraigLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV47%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£41.5£49.95
Rating4.08/55.00/5

Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value98/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.08).

Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon is better value at £42 vs £50.

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

Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon

Pros

  • +More affordable (£41.5 vs £49.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.1 vs 5.0)

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £41.5)

Who should buy Elijah?

Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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

Toasted

Only Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon

Vanilla

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried Fruit

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