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 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryLinkwoodLinkwood
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£42.81£49.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

HoneyToasted

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

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