Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye Whisky vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye Whisky
Floki
£65
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye Whisky | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Floki | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 54.9% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £64.95 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye Whisky
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye Whisky
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).
Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye Whisky is better value at £65 vs £83.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye Whisky
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +More affordable (£64.95 vs £82.95)
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £64.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Floki?
Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye Whisky is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for 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
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