Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Pierre Paillard Les Parcelles XXII Bouzy Grand Cru
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50

Pierre Paillard Les Parcelles XXII Bouzy Grand Cru
Pierre Paillard
£46
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Pierre Paillard Les Parcelles XXII Bouzy Grand Cru | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Pierre Paillard |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £49.95 | £45.75 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Pierre Paillard Les Parcelles XXII Bouzy Grand Cru
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Pierre Paillard Les Parcelles XXII Bouzy Grand Cru
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Pierre Paillard Les Parcelles XXII Bouzy Grand Cru is better value at £46 vs £50.
For beginners: Pierre Paillard Les Parcelles XXII Bouzy Grand Cru 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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £45.75)
Pierre Paillard Les Parcelles XXII Bouzy Grand Cru
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£45.75 vs £49.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 Pierre?
Pierre Paillard Les Parcelles XXII Bouzy Grand Cru 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 Pierre Paillard Les Parcelles XXII Bouzy Grand Cru