Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Speyside #3 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Speyside #3 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£37
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Speyside #3 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 49.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £36.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Speyside #3 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Speyside #3 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Speyside #3 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £37 vs £50.
For beginners: Speyside #3 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Pros
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £36.95)
Speyside #3 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£36.95 vs £49.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 Speyside?
Speyside #3 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only Speyside #3 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)