Linkwood 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9734) (Adelphi) vs Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9734) (Adelphi)
Linkwood
£163
Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£100
| Linkwood 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9734) (Adelphi) | Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 40% |
| Age | 17 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £163.26 | £99.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9734) (Adelphi)
Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9734) (Adelphi)
Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s
Quick verdict
Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s is better value at £100 vs £163.
For beginners: Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9734) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£163.26 vs £99.99)
- −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 affordable (£99.99 vs £163.26)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9734) (Adelphi) 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 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 17 Year Old 1990 (cask 9734) (Adelphi)
Only Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s