Half ‘n’ Half 11 Year Old 2010 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Half ‘n’ Half 11 Year Old 2010 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)
Murray McDavid
£40
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Half ‘n’ Half 11 Year Old 2010 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Murray McDavid | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 11 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £40.38 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Half ‘n’ Half 11 Year Old 2010 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Half ‘n’ Half 11 Year Old 2010 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Half ‘n’ Half 11 Year Old 2010 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) is better value at £40 vs £50.
For beginners: Half ‘n’ Half 11 Year Old 2010 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Half ‘n’ Half 11 Year Old 2010 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +More affordable (£40.38 vs £49.95)
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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £40.38)
Who should buy Half?
Half ‘n’ Half 11 Year Old 2010 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) 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
Only Half ‘n’ Half 11 Year Old 2010 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman