Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 Bordeaux Edition - DS Tayman vs Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 Bordeaux Edition - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Kilkerran
★ 5.00
£48
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 Bordeaux Edition - DS Tayman | Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Kilkerran |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 57.1% |
| Age | 12 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £47.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 Bordeaux Edition - DS Tayman
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 Bordeaux Edition - DS Tayman
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Quick verdict
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) is better value at £48 vs £50.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 Bordeaux Edition - DS Tayman is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 Bordeaux Edition - DS Tayman
Pros
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £47.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£47.95 vs £49.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 Bordeaux Edition - 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 Kilkerran?
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) 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
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 Bordeaux Edition - DS Tayman
Only Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)