Linkwood 10 Year Old 2011 (Thompson Bros.) vs Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 10 Year Old 2011 (Thompson Bros.)
Linkwood
£45
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Ardmore
★ 5.00
£45
| Linkwood 10 Year Old 2011 (Thompson Bros.) | Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Ardmore |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.1% | 58.9% |
| Age | 10 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £44.95 | £44.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 10 Year Old 2011 (Thompson Bros.)
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Linkwood 10 Year Old 2011 (Thompson Bros.)
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £45 vs £45.
For beginners: Linkwood 10 Year Old 2011 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 10 Year Old 2011 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 10 Year Old 2011 (Thompson Bros.) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Ardlair?
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
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