Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Linkwood
★ 4.67
£40
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£50
| Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 10 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £39.95 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 4.67/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.67).
Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie) is better value at £40 vs £50.
For beginners: Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£39.95 vs £49.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.7 vs 5.0)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £39.95)
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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
Only Linkwood 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 314374, 314377 & 314381) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2007 - DS Tayman