Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Old Perth Cask Strength Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Old Perth Cask Strength Blended Malt
Old Perth
★ 4.63
£48
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Old Perth Cask Strength Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Old Perth |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 58.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £49.95 | £47.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.63/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Old Perth Cask Strength Blended Malt
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Old Perth Cask Strength Blended Malt
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.63).
Old Perth Cask Strength Blended Malt is better value at £48 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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £47.5)
Old Perth Cask Strength Blended Malt
Pros
- +More affordable (£47.5 vs £49.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.6%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.6 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 Old?
Old Perth Cask Strength Blended 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
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