Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Miltonduff 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 19330) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Miltonduff 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 19330) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Miltonduff
£56
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Miltonduff 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 19330) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Miltonduff |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £55.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Miltonduff 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 19330) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Miltonduff 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 19330) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
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 £56.
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 £55.5)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Miltonduff 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 19330) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£55.5 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 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 19330) - Provenance (Douglas 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
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only Miltonduff 8 Year Old 2016 (cask 19330) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)