BenRiach 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 3781) Peated, Virgin American Oak Cask Finish vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 3781) Peated, Virgin American Oak Cask Finish
Benriach
£51
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| BenRiach 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 3781) Peated, Virgin American Oak Cask Finish | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 46% |
| Age | 9 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £51.45 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 3781) Peated, Virgin American Oak Cask Finish
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
BenRiach 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 3781) Peated, Virgin American Oak Cask Finish
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 £51.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 3781) Peated, Virgin American Oak Cask Finish
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£51.45 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 £51.45)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 3781) Peated, Virgin American Oak Cask Finish 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.
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 BenRiach 9 Year Old 2005 (cask 3781) Peated, Virgin American Oak Cask Finish
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman