Blair Athol 2008 / 16 Year Old / Oloroso Sherry / Mossburn Highland Whisky vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Blair Athol 2008 / 16 Year Old / Oloroso Sherry / Mossburn Highland WhiskyLinkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryBlair AtholLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£73.95£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Blair Athol 2008 / 16 Year Old / Oloroso Sherry / Mossburn Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Blair Athol 2008 / 16 Year Old / Oloroso Sherry / Mossburn Highland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £74.

For beginners: Blair Athol 2008 / 16 Year Old / Oloroso Sherry / Mossburn Highland Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Blair Athol 2008 / 16 Year Old / Oloroso Sherry / Mossburn Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£73.95 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 £73.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Blair?

Blair Athol 2008 / 16 Year Old / Oloroso Sherry / Mossburn Highland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

Only Blair Athol 2008 / 16 Year Old / Oloroso Sherry / Mossburn Highland Whisky

NuttyLeathery

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

HoneyToasted

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