Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Roland Champion Eclat de Craie NV Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Roland Champion Eclat de Craie NV Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Roland Champion
£45
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Roland Champion Eclat de Craie NV Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Roland Champion |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £49.95 | £45.25 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Roland Champion Eclat de Craie NV Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Roland Champion Eclat de Craie NV Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Roland Champion Eclat de Craie NV Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne is better value at £45 vs £50.
For beginners: Roland Champion Eclat de Craie NV Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne is more approachable (70/100 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 £45.25)
Roland Champion Eclat de Craie NV Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£45.25 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 Roland?
Roland Champion Eclat de Craie NV Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne 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 Roland Champion Eclat de Craie NV Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne