Ledaig 6 Year Old 2004 (Murray McDavid) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ledaig 6 Year Old 2004 (Murray McDavid)
Tobermory
£36
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Ledaig 6 Year Old 2004 (Murray McDavid) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tobermory | Linkwood |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 6 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £36.33 | £49.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ledaig 6 Year Old 2004 (Murray McDavid)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Ledaig 6 Year Old 2004 (Murray McDavid)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ledaig 6 Year Old 2004 (Murray McDavid) is better value at £36 vs £50.
For beginners: Ledaig 6 Year Old 2004 (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Ledaig 6 Year Old 2004 (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£36.33 vs £49.95)
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 6 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £36.33)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ledaig?
Ledaig 6 Year Old 2004 (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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 Ledaig 6 Year Old 2004 (Murray McDavid)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman