Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 805189) (Adelphi) vs Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 805189) (Adelphi)
Linkwood
£75
Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£100
| Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 805189) (Adelphi) | Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.8% | 40% |
| Age | 13 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £74.95 | £99.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 805189) (Adelphi)
Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s
Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 805189) (Adelphi)
Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s
Quick verdict
Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 805189) (Adelphi) is better value at £75 vs £100.
For beginners: Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 805189) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +More affordable (£74.95 vs £99.99)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£99.99 vs £74.95)
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 805189) (Adelphi) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Tobermory?
Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 805189) (Adelphi)
Only Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s