Griffo Stout Barreled Whiskey vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Griffo Stout Barreled WhiskeyLinkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryGriffoLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV45%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£54.5£49.95
Rating3.00/55.00/5

Griffo Stout Barreled Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner65/100
Value55/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Griffo Stout Barreled Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £55.

For beginners: Griffo Stout Barreled Whiskey is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Griffo Stout Barreled Whiskey

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£54.5 vs £49.95)
  • Lower community rating (3.0 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 £54.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Griffo?

Griffo Stout Barreled Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

ToastedChocolate

Only Griffo Stout Barreled Whiskey

Cooked MashNew Wood

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyDried Fruit

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