Bunnahabhain 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 3445) - The Artful Dodger vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 3445) - The Artful Dodger
Bunnahabhain
£121
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Bunnahabhain 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 3445) - The Artful Dodger | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Linkwood |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 41.7% | 54.9% |
| Age | 25 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £120.95 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 3445) - The Artful Dodger
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Bunnahabhain 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 3445) - The Artful Dodger
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £121.
For beginners: Bunnahabhain 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 3445) - The Artful Dodger is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 3445) - The Artful Dodger
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£120.95 vs £82.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £120.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 3445) - The Artful Dodger is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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
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