Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Miltonduff 13 Year Old 2009 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanMiltonduff 13 Year Old 2009 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryLinkwoodMiltonduff
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%50%
Age12 yr13 yr
Price£49.95£73.05
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Miltonduff 13 Year Old 2009 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Miltonduff 13 Year Old 2009 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £73.

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 £73.05)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Miltonduff 13 Year Old 2009 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£73.05 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 Miltonduff?

Miltonduff 13 Year Old 2009 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing) 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

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

HoneyToasted

Only Miltonduff 13 Year Old 2009 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)

Cooked Fruit

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