Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Peatside 5 Year Old 2011 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Peatside 5 Year Old 2011 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)
Murray McDavid
£40
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Peatside 5 Year Old 2011 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Murray McDavid |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 5 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £39.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Peatside 5 Year Old 2011 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Peatside 5 Year Old 2011 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Peatside 5 Year Old 2011 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) 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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 5 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £39.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Peatside 5 Year Old 2011 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£39.95 vs £49.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 Peatside?
Peatside 5 Year Old 2011 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only Peatside 5 Year Old 2011 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)