Ki No Bi Kyoto Dry Gin vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Ki No Bi Kyoto Dry GinLinkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryKi No BiLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£44.75£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Ki No Bi Kyoto Dry Gin

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Ki No Bi Kyoto 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).

Ki No Bi Kyoto Dry Gin is better value at £45 vs £50.

For beginners: Ki No Bi Kyoto Dry Gin is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Ki No Bi Kyoto Dry Gin

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£44.75 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 £44.75)

Who should buy Ki?

Ki No Bi Kyoto 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 Ki No Bi Kyoto Dry Gin

FragantFresh FruitCitric

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

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