Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Rittenhouse Straight Rye 100 Proof
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Rittenhouse Straight Rye 100 Proof
Rittenhouse
★ 4.39
£39
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Rittenhouse Straight Rye 100 Proof | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Rittenhouse |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 46% | 50% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £49.95 | £38.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.39/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Rittenhouse Straight Rye 100 Proof
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Rittenhouse Straight Rye 100 Proof
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.39).
Rittenhouse Straight Rye 100 Proof is better value at £39 vs £50.
For beginners: Rittenhouse Straight Rye 100 Proof is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £38.95)
Rittenhouse Straight Rye 100 Proof
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£38.95 vs £49.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.4 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 Rittenhouse?
Rittenhouse Straight Rye 100 Proof suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only Rittenhouse Straight Rye 100 Proof