Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Philbert Dovecote Petite Champagne Cognac / Single High Elevation Vineyard
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Philbert Dovecote Petite Champagne Cognac / Single High Elevation Vineyard
Philbert
£54
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Philbert Dovecote Petite Champagne Cognac / Single High Elevation Vineyard | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Philbert |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £49.95 | £54.25 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Philbert Dovecote Petite Champagne Cognac / Single High Elevation Vineyard
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Philbert Dovecote Petite Champagne Cognac / Single High Elevation Vineyard
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 £54.
For beginners: Philbert Dovecote Petite Champagne Cognac / Single High Elevation Vineyard is more approachable (75/100 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 £54.25)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Philbert Dovecote Petite Champagne Cognac / Single High Elevation Vineyard
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£54.25 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 Philbert?
Philbert Dovecote Petite Champagne Cognac / Single High Elevation Vineyard suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only Philbert Dovecote Petite Champagne Cognac / Single High Elevation Vineyard