Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs New Riff Straight Rye

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanNew Riff Straight Rye
DistilleryLinkwoodNew Riff
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV46%50%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£63.95
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

New Riff Straight Rye

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

New Riff Straight Rye

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 £64.

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 £63.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

New Riff Straight Rye

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£63.95 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 New?

New Riff Straight Rye suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried Fruit

Only New Riff Straight Rye

New Wood

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