Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Mourne Dew Single Malt Irish Whiskey

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanMourne Dew Single Malt Irish Whiskey
DistilleryLinkwoodMourne Dew Distillery
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%43%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£41.26
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Mourne Dew Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Smoke64/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mourne Dew Single Malt Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mourne Dew Single Malt Irish Whiskey 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

  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £41.26)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Mourne Dew Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£41.26 vs £49.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Mourne?

Mourne Dew Single Malt Irish Whiskey 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

HoneyToasted

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

Only Mourne Dew Single Malt Irish Whiskey

SmokeyMalt ExtractVanilla

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