Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman vs Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Bunnahabhain
£36
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 4 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £36.35 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £36 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 4 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £36.35)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +More affordable (£36.35 vs £49.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −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 Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Only Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)