Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs WV Baker 2011 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 03-11 / Domaines
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
WV Baker 2011 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 03-11 / Domaines
WV Baker
£69
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | WV Baker 2011 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 03-11 / Domaines | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | WV Baker |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £49.95 | £68.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
WV Baker 2011 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 03-11 / Domaines
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
WV Baker 2011 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 03-11 / Domaines
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 £69.
For beginners: WV Baker 2011 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 03-11 / Domaines 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 affordable (£49.95 vs £68.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
WV Baker 2011 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 03-11 / Domaines
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£68.5 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 WV?
WV Baker 2011 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 03-11 / Domaines suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only WV Baker 2011 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 03-11 / Domaines