Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs The Six Isles Voyager

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanThe Six Isles Voyager
DistilleryLinkwoodIan Macleod
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£39.5
Rating5.00/54.50/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

The Six Isles Voyager

Smoke64/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Six Isles Voyager

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

The Six Isles Voyager is better value at £40 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

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £39.5)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Six Isles Voyager

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£39.5 vs £49.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 Six Isles Voyager suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedHoneyChocolateDried FruitToasted

Only The Six Isles Voyager

SmokeyMalt ExtractLeafyFresh FruitOily

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