Hawkridge Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend London Dry Gin, 70cl vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Hawkridge Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend London Dry Gin, 70clLinkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryHawkridge DistillersLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£36.7£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Hawkridge Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend London Dry Gin, 70cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Hawkridge Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend London Dry Gin, 70cl

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).

Hawkridge Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend London Dry Gin, 70cl is better value at £37 vs £50.

For beginners: Hawkridge Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend London Dry Gin, 70cl is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Hawkridge Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend London Dry Gin, 70cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36.7 vs £49.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £36.7)

Who should buy Hawkridge?

Hawkridge Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend London Dry Gin, 70cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Hawkridge Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend London Dry Gin, 70cl

FragantFresh Fruit

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

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