Dalmunach 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 364523, 364524 & 364525) - Small Batch (James Eadie) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Dalmunach 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 364523, 364524 & 364525) - Small Batch (James Eadie)Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryDalmunachLinkwood
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age9 yr12 yr
Price£39.5£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Dalmunach 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 364523, 364524 & 364525) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Dalmunach 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 364523, 364524 & 364525) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

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).

Dalmunach 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 364523, 364524 & 364525) - Small Batch (James Eadie) is better value at £40 vs £50.

For beginners: Dalmunach 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 364523, 364524 & 364525) - Small Batch (James Eadie) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Dalmunach 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 364523, 364524 & 364525) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.5 vs £49.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 9 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £39.5)

Who should buy Dalmunach?

Dalmunach 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 364523, 364524 & 364525) - Small Batch (James Eadie) 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 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

SherriedHoneyToasted

Only Dalmunach 9 Year Old 2016 (cask 364523, 364524 & 364525) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

Cooked FruitFresh Fruit

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

ChocolateDried Fruit

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