Fruit Cake & Dark Chocolate & Medjool Dates & Cinnamon 8 Year Old vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Fruit Cake & Dark Chocolate & Medjool Dates & Cinnamon 8 Year Old
Christmas Cake & Dark Chocolate & Medjool Dates & Cinnamon
★ 5.00
£43
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Fruit Cake & Dark Chocolate & Medjool Dates & Cinnamon 8 Year Old | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Christmas Cake & Dark Chocolate & Medjool Dates & Cinnamon | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £42.95 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Fruit Cake & Dark Chocolate & Medjool Dates & Cinnamon 8 Year Old
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Fruit Cake & Dark Chocolate & Medjool Dates & Cinnamon 8 Year Old
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Quick verdict
Fruit Cake & Dark Chocolate & Medjool Dates & Cinnamon 8 Year Old is better value at £43 vs £50.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Fruit Cake & Dark Chocolate & Medjool Dates & Cinnamon 8 Year Old
Pros
- +More affordable (£42.95 vs £49.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Pros
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £42.95)
Who should buy Fruit?
Fruit Cake & Dark Chocolate & Medjool Dates & Cinnamon 8 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
Only Fruit Cake & Dark Chocolate & Medjool Dates & Cinnamon 8 Year Old
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman