Hyogo 135 Degree East Dry Gin vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Hyogo 135 Degree East Dry GinLinkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryHyogoLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£38.25£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Hyogo 135 Degree East Dry Gin

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Hyogo 135 Degree East Dry Gin

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).

Hyogo 135 Degree East Dry Gin is better value at £38 vs £50.

For beginners: Hyogo 135 Degree East Dry Gin is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Hyogo 135 Degree East Dry Gin

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£38.25 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 £38.25)

Who should buy Hyogo?

Hyogo 135 Degree East Dry Gin 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 Hyogo 135 Degree East Dry Gin

CitricFresh Fruit

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

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