Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses vs Linkwood 8 Year Old 2012 (casks 313709A - 313713) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

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

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x GlassesLinkwood 8 Year Old 2012 (casks 313709A - 313713) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
DistilleryEdradourLinkwood
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
Age10 yr8 yr
Price£49.9£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Linkwood 8 Year Old 2012 (casks 313709A - 313713) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 8 Year Old 2012 (casks 313709A - 313713) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses is better value at £50 vs £50.

For beginners: Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£49.9 vs £49.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Linkwood 8 Year Old 2012 (casks 313709A - 313713) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £49.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses 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 8 Year Old 2012 (casks 313709A - 313713) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 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

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitVanillaToasted

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