Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 701804 & 701805 & 701806 & 701807) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanMiltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 701804 & 701805 & 701806 & 701807) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryLinkwoodMiltonduff
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£49.95£40.95
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 701804 & 701805 & 701806 & 701807) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 701804 & 701805 & 701806 & 701807) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 701804 & 701805 & 701806 & 701807) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £41 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 £40.95)

Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 701804 & 701805 & 701806 & 701807) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£40.95 vs £49.95)

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 Miltonduff?

Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 701804 & 701805 & 701806 & 701807) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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

SherriedToasted

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

HoneyChocolateDried Fruit

Only Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 701804 & 701805 & 701806 & 701807) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

VanillaMalt ExtractOld Wood

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