La Piautre 2019 Version Française Single Malt French Whisky vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

La Piautre 2019 Version Française Single Malt French WhiskyLinkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryLa PiautreLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£79.95£49.95
Rating5.00/5

La Piautre 2019 Version Française Single Malt French Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

La Piautre 2019 Version Française Single Malt French Whisky

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).

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £80.

For beginners: La Piautre 2019 Version Française Single Malt French Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

La Piautre 2019 Version Française Single Malt French 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 La?

La Piautre 2019 Version Française Single Malt French 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 La Piautre 2019 Version Française Single Malt French Whisky

FragantFresh FruitMalt ExtractYeasty

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

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