Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Yellowstone Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS TaymanYellowstone Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon
DistilleryLinkwoodYellowstone
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV46%46.5%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£49.95£43.99
Rating5.00/53.90/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Yellowstone Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value89/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yellowstone Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.90).

Yellowstone Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon is better value at £44 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

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £43.99)

Yellowstone Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Pros

  • +More affordable (£43.99 vs £49.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.9 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 Yellowstone?

Yellowstone Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

Only Yellowstone Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon

VanillaCitricNutty

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