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, 70cl
Hawkridge Distillers
£37

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Hawkridge Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend London Dry Gin, 70cl | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hawkridge Distillers | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £36.7 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Hawkridge Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend London Dry Gin, 70cl
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Hawkridge Victorian Aphrodisiac Blend London Dry Gin, 70cl
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
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
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman