Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Tomintoul Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish Speyside Whisky

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanTomintoul Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish Speyside Whisky
DistilleryLinkwoodTomintoul
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£39.75
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Tomintoul Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomintoul Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Tomintoul Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish Speyside Whisky is better value at £40 vs £50.

For beginners: Tomintoul Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish Speyside Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £39.75)

Tomintoul Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.75 vs £49.95)

Cons

  • 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 Tomintoul?

Tomintoul Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedToasted

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

HoneyChocolateDried Fruit

Only Tomintoul Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish Speyside Whisky

Cooked FruitVanilla

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