Linkwood 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Linkwood 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£43

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £42.81 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £43 vs £50.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£42.81 vs £49.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £42.81)
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman