Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Bunnahabhain
£36
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Linkwood |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 4 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £36.35 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £36 vs £50.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +More affordable (£36.35 vs £49.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −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 4 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £36.35)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for 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
Only Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman