Filey Bay Port Finish (Batch 1) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Filey Bay Port Finish (Batch 1)Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryFiley BayLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£64.94£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Filey Bay Port Finish (Batch 1)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Filey Bay Port Finish (Batch 1)

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 £65.

For beginners: Filey Bay Port Finish (Batch 1) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Filey Bay Port Finish (Batch 1)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£64.94 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 £64.94)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Filey?

Filey Bay Port Finish (Batch 1) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single 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 Filey Bay Port Finish (Batch 1)

Fresh FruitCooked FruitVanillaNew Wood

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

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