Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Mortlach 7 Year Old - Tartan (La Maison Du Whisky)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanMortlach 7 Year Old - Tartan (La Maison Du Whisky)
DistilleryLinkwoodMortlach
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age12 yr7 yr
Price£49.95£39.29
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Mortlach 7 Year Old - Tartan (La Maison Du Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 7 Year Old - Tartan (La Maison Du Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mortlach 7 Year Old - Tartan (La Maison Du Whisky) is better value at £39 vs £50.

For beginners: Mortlach 7 Year Old - Tartan (La Maison Du Whisky) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 7 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £39.29)

Mortlach 7 Year Old - Tartan (La Maison Du Whisky)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.29 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 7 Year Old - Tartan (La Maison Du Whisky) 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

HoneyToasted

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

Only Mortlach 7 Year Old - Tartan (La Maison Du Whisky)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitVanilla

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