Benriach 15 Year Old (Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 15 Year Old (Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish)
Benriach
★ 4.67
£44
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Benriach 15 Year Old (Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 15 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £44.33 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 4.67/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 15 Year Old (Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Benriach 15 Year Old (Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.67).
Benriach 15 Year Old (Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish) is better value at £44 vs £50.
For beginners: Benriach 15 Year Old (Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Benriach 15 Year Old (Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish)
Pros
- +More affordable (£44.33 vs £49.95)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.7 vs 5.0)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £44.33)
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 15 Year Old (Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish) 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 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
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Only Benriach 15 Year Old (Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman