Ernest Remy Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru NV Champagne vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Ernest Remy Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru NV ChampagneLinkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryErnest RemyLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£39.75£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Ernest Remy Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru NV Champagne

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Ernest Remy Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru NV Champagne

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).

Ernest Remy Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru NV Champagne is better value at £40 vs £50.

For beginners: Ernest Remy Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru NV Champagne is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Ernest Remy Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru NV Champagne

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.75 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 £39.75)

Who should buy Ernest?

Ernest Remy Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru NV Champagne 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 Ernest Remy Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru NV Champagne

Fresh FruitCitric

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedChocolateDried FruitToasted

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