Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Widow Jane 10 Year Old American Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Widow Jane 10 Year Old American Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Widow Jane
£80
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Widow Jane 10 Year Old American Straight Bourbon Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Widow Jane |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £49.95 | £79.75 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Widow Jane 10 Year Old American Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Widow Jane 10 Year Old American Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £80.
For beginners: Widow Jane 10 Year Old American Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£49.95 vs £79.75)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Widow Jane 10 Year Old American Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.75 vs £49.95)
- −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 Widow?
Widow Jane 10 Year Old American Straight Bourbon Whiskey 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
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Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only Widow Jane 10 Year Old American Straight Bourbon Whiskey