Linkwood 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS Tayman vs The Feathery Blended Malt

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS TaymanThe Feathery Blended Malt
DistilleryLinkwoodSpencerfield Spirit Co
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£48.9£38
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS Tayman

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner65/100
Value82/100

The Feathery Blended Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS Tayman

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Feathery Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Feathery Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

The Feathery Blended Malt is better value at £38 vs £49.

For beginners: The Feathery Blended Malt is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS Tayman

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.9 vs £38)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

The Feathery Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£38 vs £48.9)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS Tayman 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 The?

The Feathery Blended Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS Tayman

New WoodCooked FruitVanillaFresh FruitToasted

Only The Feathery Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolateHoneyNutty

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