Aultmore 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Aultmore
★ 5.00
£126
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Aultmore 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.5% | 54.9% |
| Age | 25 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £126.25 | £82.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Aultmore 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £126.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£126.25 vs £82.95)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £126.25)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Linkwood?
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) 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.
Tasting notes
Only Aultmore 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)