Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain Whisky vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain Whisky
Kanosuke
£80
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain Whisky | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kanosuke | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £79.95 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain Whisky
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain Whisky
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 £80.
For beginners: Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.95 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 £79.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Kanosuke?
Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain Whisky 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 Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain Whisky
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman