Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight vs Linkwood 8 Year Old 2013 Sherry - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£62
Linkwood 8 Year Old 2013 Sherry - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Linkwood
£54
| Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight | Linkwood 8 Year Old 2013 Sherry - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Linkwood |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 47.5% |
| Age | 8 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £61.5 | £53.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
Linkwood 8 Year Old 2013 Sherry - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
Linkwood 8 Year Old 2013 Sherry - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Quick verdict
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 8 Year Old 2013 Sherry - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £54 vs £62.
For beginners: Linkwood 8 Year Old 2013 Sherry - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£61.5 vs £53.95)
Linkwood 8 Year Old 2013 Sherry - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +More affordable (£53.95 vs £61.5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bruichladdich?
Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 8 Year Old 2013 Sherry - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Bruichladdich 8 Year Old - The Laddie Eight
Only Linkwood 8 Year Old 2013 Sherry - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)