Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Inchmurrin 10 Year Old 2014 (cask 82/2014) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Inchmurrin 10 Year Old 2014 (cask 82/2014) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
Loch Lomond
£55
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Inchmurrin 10 Year Old 2014 (cask 82/2014) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48.1% |
| Age | 12 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £54.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Inchmurrin 10 Year Old 2014 (cask 82/2014) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Inchmurrin 10 Year Old 2014 (cask 82/2014) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
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 £55.
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 £54.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Inchmurrin 10 Year Old 2014 (cask 82/2014) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£54.95 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 Inchmurrin?
Inchmurrin 10 Year Old 2014 (cask 82/2014) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only Inchmurrin 10 Year Old 2014 (cask 82/2014) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)