Enso Japanese Whisky vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Enso Japanese WhiskyLinkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryEnsoLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryJapanScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£52.75£49.95
Rating4.40/55.00/5

Enso Japanese Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner90/100
Value83/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Enso Japanese 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 4.40).

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £53.

For beginners: Enso Japanese Whisky is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Enso Japanese Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£52.75 vs £49.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.4 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 £52.75)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Enso?

Enso Japanese Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

Honey

Only Enso Japanese Whisky

VanillaFresh FruitMalt Extract

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedChocolateDried FruitToasted

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