Dailuaine 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) vs Linkwood 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dailuaine 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Dailuaine
★ 4.00
£30
Linkwood 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£48
| Dailuaine 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) | Linkwood 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dailuaine | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.8% | 47.5% |
| Age | 9 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £29.95 | £47.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Dailuaine 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Linkwood 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Dailuaine 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Linkwood 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Dailuaine 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is better value at £30 vs £48.
For beginners: Dailuaine 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Dailuaine 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£29.95 vs £47.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Linkwood 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£47.95 vs £29.95)
Who should buy Dailuaine?
Dailuaine 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Dailuaine 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Only Linkwood 9 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)