Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Bladnoch 9 Year Old 2002 - Distillery Label (46.00%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Bladnoch 9 Year Old 2002 - Distillery Label (46.00%)
Bladnoch
£41
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Bladnoch 9 Year Old 2002 - Distillery Label (46.00%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Bladnoch |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £40.71 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Bladnoch 9 Year Old 2002 - Distillery Label (46.00%)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Bladnoch 9 Year Old 2002 - Distillery Label (46.00%)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bladnoch 9 Year Old 2002 - Distillery Label (46.00%) is better value at £41 vs £50.
For beginners: Bladnoch 9 Year Old 2002 - Distillery Label (46.00%) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 9 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £40.71)
Bladnoch 9 Year Old 2002 - Distillery Label (46.00%)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£40.71 vs £49.95)
Cons
- −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 Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 9 Year Old 2002 - Distillery Label (46.00%) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only Bladnoch 9 Year Old 2002 - Distillery Label (46.00%)