Ardmore 11 Year Old 2009 - Small Batch (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardmore 11 Year Old 2009 - Small Batch (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Ardmore
£53
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Ardmore 11 Year Old 2009 - Small Batch (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Linkwood |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 11 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £52.95 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ardmore 11 Year Old 2009 - Small Batch (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Ardmore 11 Year Old 2009 - Small Batch (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £53.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Ardmore 11 Year Old 2009 - Small Batch (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£52.95 vs £49.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£49.95 vs £52.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardmore?
Ardmore 11 Year Old 2009 - Small Batch (Berry Bros. & Rudd) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Ardmore 11 Year Old 2009 - Small Batch (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman