Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Mackmyra Svensk Rök (Swedish Smoke)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanMackmyra Svensk Rök (Swedish Smoke)
DistilleryLinkwoodMackmyra
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandSweden
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46.1%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£48.74
Rating5.00/53.79/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Mackmyra Svensk Rök (Swedish Smoke)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value78/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mackmyra Svensk Rök (Swedish Smoke)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.79).

Mackmyra Svensk Rök (Swedish Smoke) is better value at £49 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)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £48.74)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Mackmyra Svensk Rök (Swedish Smoke)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£48.74 vs £49.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.8 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 Mackmyra?

Mackmyra Svensk Rök (Swedish Smoke) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

Only Mackmyra Svensk Rök (Swedish Smoke)

SmokeyFragantVanillaOld Wood

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