Linkwood 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS Tayman vs Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 4.00
£49
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£50
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS Tayman | Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 56.1% |
| Age | 12 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £48.9 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS Tayman
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS Tayman
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS Tayman is better value at £49 vs £50.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS Tayman is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS Tayman
Pros
- +More affordable (£48.9 vs £49.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £48.9)
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - 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 Glen?
Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021 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.
Tasting notes
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Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS Tayman
Only Glen Scotia 10 Year Old (Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2021