Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Stauning Rye Whisky Design Edition

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanStauning Rye Whisky Design Edition
DistilleryLinkwoodStauning
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandDenmark
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV46%48%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£55.5
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Stauning Rye Whisky Design Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Stauning Rye Whisky Design Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £56.

For beginners: Stauning Rye Whisky Design Edition 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)
  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £55.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Stauning Rye Whisky Design Edition

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£55.5 vs £49.95)
  • 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 Stauning?

Stauning Rye Whisky Design Edition 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

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

Only Stauning Rye Whisky Design Edition

New WoodVanillaMalt Extract

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