Linkwood 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 304846) (Adelphi) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 304846) (Adelphi)
Linkwood
£70
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Linkwood 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 304846) (Adelphi) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 46% |
| Age | 11 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £69.95 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 304846) (Adelphi)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 304846) (Adelphi)
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 £70.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 304846) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£69.95 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 £69.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 304846) (Adelphi) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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
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Only Linkwood 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 304846) (Adelphi)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman