Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Benriach 5 Year Old 2014 (cask 100) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Benriach 5 Year Old 2014 (cask 100) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Benriach
£47
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Benriach 5 Year Old 2014 (cask 100) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Benriach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 60% |
| Age | 12 yr | 5 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £46.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Benriach 5 Year Old 2014 (cask 100) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Benriach 5 Year Old 2014 (cask 100) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benriach 5 Year Old 2014 (cask 100) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is better value at £47 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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 5 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £46.95)
Benriach 5 Year Old 2014 (cask 100) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Pros
- +More affordable (£46.95 vs £49.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 Benriach?
Benriach 5 Year Old 2014 (cask 100) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) 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
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only Benriach 5 Year Old 2014 (cask 100) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)