Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Never Say Die Barrel Strength Whiskey (Barrel No. 2)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Never Say Die Barrel Strength Whiskey (Barrel No. 2)
Never Say Die
★ 5.00
£79
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Never Say Die Barrel Strength Whiskey (Barrel No. 2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Never Say Die |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 46% | 54.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £49.95 | £78.94 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Never Say Die Barrel Strength Whiskey (Barrel No. 2)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Never Say Die Barrel Strength Whiskey (Barrel No. 2)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £79.
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
- +More affordable (£49.95 vs £78.94)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Never Say Die Barrel Strength Whiskey (Barrel No. 2)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£78.94 vs £49.95)
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 Never?
Never Say Die Barrel Strength Whiskey (Barrel No. 2) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only Never Say Die Barrel Strength Whiskey (Barrel No. 2)