Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs The Deveron 12 Year Old

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanThe Deveron 12 Year Old
DistilleryLinkwoodThe Deveron
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£49.95£46.5
Rating5.00/54.33/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

The Deveron 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner75/100
Value93/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Deveron 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.33).

The Deveron 12 Year Old is better value at £47 vs £50.

For beginners: The Deveron 12 Year Old 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)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £46.5)

The Deveron 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£46.5 vs £49.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.3 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 The?

The Deveron 12 Year Old 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 The Deveron 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh Fruit

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