Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs BenRiach 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 3781) Peated, Virgin American Oak Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
BenRiach 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 3781) Peated, Virgin American Oak Cask Finish
Benriach
£51
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | BenRiach 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 3781) Peated, Virgin American Oak Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Benriach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 58.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £51.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
BenRiach 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 3781) Peated, Virgin American Oak Cask Finish
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
BenRiach 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 3781) Peated, Virgin American Oak Cask Finish
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 £51.
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)
- +More affordable (£49.95 vs £51.45)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
BenRiach 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 3781) Peated, Virgin American Oak Cask Finish
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£51.45 vs £49.95)
- −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 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 3781) Peated, Virgin American Oak Cask Finish 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
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only BenRiach 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 3781) Peated, Virgin American Oak Cask Finish