Allt-á-Bhainne 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 69290) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Allt-á-Bhainne 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 69290) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Allt-á-Bhainne
★ 4.00
£74
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Allt-á-Bhainne 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 69290) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Allt-á-Bhainne | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.9% | 46% |
| Age | 14 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £73.95 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Allt-á-Bhainne 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 69290) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Allt-á-Bhainne 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 69290) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £74.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Allt-á-Bhainne 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 69290) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£73.95 vs £49.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£49.95 vs £73.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Allt-á-Bhainne?
Allt-á-Bhainne 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 69290) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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.
Tasting notes
Only Allt-á-Bhainne 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 69290) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman