Linkwood 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS Tayman vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 4.00
£49
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS Tayman | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £48.9 | £66.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS Tayman
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS Tayman
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS Tayman is better value at £49 vs £67.
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
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£48.9 vs £66.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£66.95 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 Islay?
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS Tayman
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)