Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 18 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 18 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
£63
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 18 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.5% | 46% |
| Age | 18 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £62.95 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 18 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 18 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £63.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 18 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£62.95 vs £49.95)
- −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 affordable (£49.95 vs £62.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 18 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 18 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman