Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter (58.2%) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter (58.2%)
Edradour
£81
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter (58.2%) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Linkwood |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.2% | 46% |
| Age | 10 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £80.95 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter (58.2%)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter (58.2%)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
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 £81.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter (58.2%)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£80.95 vs £49.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 £80.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter (58.2%) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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
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Only Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter (58.2%)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman