J.W. Kelly Old Milford Bourbon vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

J.W. Kelly Old Milford BourbonLinkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryJ.W KellyLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV47%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£35.94£49.95
Rating5.00/5

J.W. Kelly Old Milford Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

J.W. Kelly Old Milford Bourbon

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).

J.W. Kelly Old Milford Bourbon is better value at £36 vs £50.

For beginners: J.W. Kelly Old Milford Bourbon is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

J.W. Kelly Old Milford Bourbon

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£35.94 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 £35.94)

Who should buy J.W.?

J.W. Kelly Old Milford Bourbon suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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

HoneyToasted

Only J.W. Kelly Old Milford Bourbon

VanillaTobaccoFresh Fruit

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

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