Linkwood 8 Year Old 2012 (casks 313709A - 313713) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) vs Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 8 Year Old 2012 (casks 313709A - 313713) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Linkwood
£50
Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses
Edradour
★ 5.00
£50
| Linkwood 8 Year Old 2012 (casks 313709A - 313713) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) | Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Edradour |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 8 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £49.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 8 Year Old 2012 (casks 313709A - 313713) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses
Linkwood 8 Year Old 2012 (casks 313709A - 313713) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses
Quick verdict
Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses is better value at £50 vs £50.
For beginners: Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 8 Year Old 2012 (casks 313709A - 313713) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £49.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£49.9 vs £49.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 8 Year Old 2012 (casks 313709A - 313713) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 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 Edradour?
Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of