Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Ragtime Rye Whiskey Bottled in Bond
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Ragtime Rye Whiskey Bottled in Bond
New York Distilling Company
★ 4.00
£43
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Ragtime Rye Whiskey Bottled in Bond | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | New York Distilling Company |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 46% | 50% |
| Age | 12 yr | 4 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £42.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Ragtime Rye Whiskey Bottled in Bond
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Ragtime Rye Whiskey Bottled in Bond
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Ragtime Rye Whiskey Bottled in Bond is better value at £43 vs £50.
For beginners: Ragtime Rye Whiskey Bottled in Bond 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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 4 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £42.95)
Ragtime Rye Whiskey Bottled in Bond
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£42.95 vs £49.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Ragtime?
Ragtime Rye Whiskey Bottled in Bond is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey Bottled in Bond