Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs New York Distilling 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanNew York Distilling 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryLinkwoodNew York Distilling Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV46%58%
Age12 yr3 yr
Price£49.95£39.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

New York Distilling 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner45/100
Value100/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

New York Distilling 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

New York Distilling 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £40 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

  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 3 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £39.95)

New York Distilling 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £49.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (58%) — may need water

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 York Distilling 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried Fruit

Only New York Distilling 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

VegetativeNuttyHusky

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