Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Torres 20 Hors d'Age Brandy

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanTorres 20 Hors d'Age Brandy
DistilleryLinkwoodTorres
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£49.5
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Torres 20 Hors d'Age Brandy

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Torres 20 Hors d'Age Brandy

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Torres 20 Hors d'Age Brandy is better value at £50 vs £50.

For beginners: Torres 20 Hors d'Age Brandy 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £49.5)

Torres 20 Hors d'Age Brandy

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£49.5 vs £49.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 Torres?

Torres 20 Hors d'Age Brandy 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

Both taste of

HoneyDried FruitToasted

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedChocolate

Only Torres 20 Hors d'Age Brandy

VanillaOld Wood

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