Linkwood 10 Year Old (casks 308678 & 304607) - Small Batch (James Eadie) vs Strathisla 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 800117 & 800118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 10 Year Old (casks 308678 & 304607) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£39
Strathisla 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 800117 & 800118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Strathisla
★ 5.00
£40
| Linkwood 10 Year Old (casks 308678 & 304607) - Small Batch (James Eadie) | Strathisla 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 800117 & 800118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Strathisla |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 10 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £38.95 | £39.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 10 Year Old (casks 308678 & 304607) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Strathisla 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 800117 & 800118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Linkwood 10 Year Old (casks 308678 & 304607) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Strathisla 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 800117 & 800118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 10 Year Old (casks 308678 & 304607) - Small Batch (James Eadie) is better value at £39 vs £40.
For beginners: Linkwood 10 Year Old (casks 308678 & 304607) - Small Batch (James Eadie) is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 10 Year Old (casks 308678 & 304607) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£38.95 vs £39.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Strathisla 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 800117 & 800118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£39.95 vs £38.95)
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 10 Year Old (casks 308678 & 304607) - 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 Strathisla?
Strathisla 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 800117 & 800118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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 Linkwood 10 Year Old (casks 308678 & 304607) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Only Strathisla 10 Year Old 2008 (casks 800117 & 800118) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)