Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Millstone 4 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanMillstone 4 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryLinkwoodZuidam
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandThe Netherlands
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%49%
Age12 yr4 yr
Price£49.95£51.95
Rating5.00/54.50/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Millstone 4 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value87/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Millstone 4 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £52.

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 £51.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 4 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Millstone 4 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£51.95 vs £49.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 Millstone?

Millstone 4 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried Fruit

Only Millstone 4 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractVanillaNew WoodFresh Fruit

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