Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Linkwood 1991 Côte Rôtie - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanLinkwood 1991 Côte Rôtie - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)
DistilleryLinkwoodLinkwood
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%45%
Age12 yr20 yr
Price£49.95£74.2
Rating5.00/52.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Linkwood 1991 Côte Rôtie - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner65/100
Value27/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 1991 Côte Rôtie - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.00).

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £74.

For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £74.2)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Linkwood 1991 Côte Rôtie - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£74.2 vs £49.95)
  • Lower community rating (2.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 1991 Côte Rôtie - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail) 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

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

HoneyChocolateToasted

Only Linkwood 1991 Côte Rôtie - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)

Old WoodLeathery

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