Linkwood 8 Year Old 2012 (casks 313709A - 313713) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) vs Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 8 Year Old 2012 (casks 313709A - 313713) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Linkwood
£50
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Speyburn
★ 5.00
£47
| Linkwood 8 Year Old 2012 (casks 313709A - 313713) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) | Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Speyburn |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 49.5% |
| Age | 8 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £46.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 8 Year Old 2012 (casks 313709A - 313713) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Linkwood 8 Year Old 2012 (casks 313709A - 313713) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £47 vs £50.
For beginners: Linkwood 8 Year Old 2012 (casks 313709A - 313713) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 8 Year Old 2012 (casks 313709A - 313713) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 7 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £46.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£46.95 vs £49.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 8 Year Old 2012 (casks 313709A - 313713) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 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 Speyburn?
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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