Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie) vs Fercullen 10 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Linkwood
★ 4.67
£40
Fercullen 10 Year Old
Fercullen
★ 5.00
£53
| Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie) | Fercullen 10 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Fercullen |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 10 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £39.95 | £52.5 |
| Rating | 4.67/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Fercullen 10 Year Old
Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Fercullen 10 Year Old
Quick verdict
Fercullen 10 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.67).
Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie) is better value at £40 vs £53.
For beginners: Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£39.95 vs £52.5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.7 vs 5.0)
Fercullen 10 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£52.5 vs £39.95)
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie) 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.
Who should buy Fercullen?
Fercullen 10 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.
Tasting notes
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Only Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Only Fercullen 10 Year Old