Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Tamdhu 8 Year Old 2006 (cask 10570) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Tamdhu 8 Year Old 2006 (cask 10570) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Tamdhu
★ 5.00
£41
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Tamdhu 8 Year Old 2006 (cask 10570) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Tamdhu |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £40.94 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Tamdhu 8 Year Old 2006 (cask 10570) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Tamdhu 8 Year Old 2006 (cask 10570) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Tamdhu 8 Year Old 2006 (cask 10570) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £41 vs £50.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Pros
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £40.94)
Tamdhu 8 Year Old 2006 (cask 10570) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£40.94 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 Tamdhu?
Tamdhu 8 Year Old 2006 (cask 10570) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only Tamdhu 8 Year Old 2006 (cask 10570) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)