Glentauchers 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 281 & 283) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glentauchers 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 281 & 283) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Glentauchers
£53

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Glentauchers 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 281 & 283) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glentauchers | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 10 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £52.95 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glentauchers 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 281 & 283) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Glentauchers 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 281 & 283) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is better value at £50 vs £53.
For beginners: Glentauchers 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 281 & 283) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Glentauchers 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 281 & 283) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£52.95 vs £49.95)
- −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)
- +More affordable (£49.95 vs £52.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glentauchers?
Glentauchers 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 281 & 283) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) 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
Only Glentauchers 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 281 & 283) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman