Fary Lochan 6 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Fary Lochan 6 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryFary LochanLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryDenmarkScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.9%46%
Age6 yr12 yr
Price£79.95£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Fary Lochan 6 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Fary Lochan 6 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of 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: Fary Lochan 6 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Fary Lochan 6 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (51.9%) — may need water
  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Fary?

Fary Lochan 6 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 Fary Lochan 6 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

VegetativeMalt ExtractLeafy

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedChocolateDried FruitToasted

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