Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Macduff 17 Year Old 1990 Cask 3905 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50

Macduff 17 Year Old 1990 Cask 3905 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Macduff
£48
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Macduff 17 Year Old 1990 Cask 3905 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Macduff |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50% |
| Age | 12 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £47.62 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Macduff 17 Year Old 1990 Cask 3905 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Macduff 17 Year Old 1990 Cask 3905 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Macduff 17 Year Old 1990 Cask 3905 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £48 vs £50.
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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £47.62)
Macduff 17 Year Old 1990 Cask 3905 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£47.62 vs £49.95)
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 Macduff?
Macduff 17 Year Old 1990 Cask 3905 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only Macduff 17 Year Old 1990 Cask 3905 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)