Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs MB Roland Straight Malt Whiskey (55.7%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
MB Roland Straight Malt Whiskey (55.7%)
MB Roland
£58
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | MB Roland Straight Malt Whiskey (55.7%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | MB Roland |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 55.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £49.95 | £58.11 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
MB Roland Straight Malt Whiskey (55.7%)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
MB Roland Straight Malt Whiskey (55.7%)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £58.
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 £58.11)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
MB Roland Straight Malt Whiskey (55.7%)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£58.11 vs £49.95)
- −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 MB?
MB Roland Straight Malt Whiskey (55.7%) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only MB Roland Straight Malt Whiskey (55.7%)