Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Scallywag 12 Year Old

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanScallywag 12 Year Old
DistilleryLinkwoodScallywag
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%53.6%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£49.95£59.27
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Scallywag 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner50/100
Value84/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £59.

For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £59.27)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Scallywag 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£59.27 vs £49.95)

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 Scallywag?

Scallywag 12 Year Old is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

HoneyToasted

Only Scallywag 12 Year Old

Cooked Fruit

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