Edradour 10 Year Old 2003 Port Cask Matured - Batch 1 vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Edradour 10 Year Old 2003 Port Cask Matured - Batch 1Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
DistilleryEdradourLinkwood
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age11 yr12 yr
Price£43.96£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 10 Year Old 2003 Port Cask Matured - Batch 1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

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

Edradour 10 Year Old 2003 Port Cask Matured - Batch 1

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).

Edradour 10 Year Old 2003 Port Cask Matured - Batch 1 is better value at £44 vs £50.

For beginners: Edradour 10 Year Old 2003 Port Cask Matured - Batch 1 is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Edradour 10 Year Old 2003 Port Cask Matured - Batch 1

Pros

  • +More affordable (£43.96 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 11 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £43.96)

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 10 Year Old 2003 Port Cask Matured - Batch 1 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

SherriedChocolateToastedDried Fruit

Only Edradour 10 Year Old 2003 Port Cask Matured - Batch 1

Cooked Fruit

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman

Honey

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