Blair Athol 11 Year Old 2011 (casks 306899 & 306905 & 306911 & 306913) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blair Athol 11 Year Old 2011 (casks 306899 & 306905 & 306911 & 306913) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Blair Athol
£45
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Blair Athol 11 Year Old 2011 (casks 306899 & 306905 & 306911 & 306913) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blair Athol | Linkwood |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 11 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £45 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blair Athol 11 Year Old 2011 (casks 306899 & 306905 & 306911 & 306913) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Blair Athol 11 Year Old 2011 (casks 306899 & 306905 & 306911 & 306913) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Blair Athol 11 Year Old 2011 (casks 306899 & 306905 & 306911 & 306913) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £45 vs £50.
For beginners: Blair Athol 11 Year Old 2011 (casks 306899 & 306905 & 306911 & 306913) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Blair Athol 11 Year Old 2011 (casks 306899 & 306905 & 306911 & 306913) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£45 vs £49.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £45)
Who should buy Blair?
Blair Athol 11 Year Old 2011 (casks 306899 & 306905 & 306911 & 306913) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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 Blair Athol 11 Year Old 2011 (casks 306899 & 306905 & 306911 & 306913) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman