Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Ballechin 14 Year Old 2004 (cask 7) - Straight From The Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
Ballechin 14 Year Old 2004 (cask 7) - Straight From The Cask
Edradour
★ 5.00
£110
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Ballechin 14 Year Old 2004 (cask 7) - Straight From The Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Edradour |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 51.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £110 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Ballechin 14 Year Old 2004 (cask 7) - Straight From The Cask
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Ballechin 14 Year Old 2004 (cask 7) - Straight From The Cask
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £110.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £110)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Ballechin 14 Year Old 2004 (cask 7) - Straight From The Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£110 vs £82.95)
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.
Who should buy Ballechin?
Ballechin 14 Year Old 2004 (cask 7) - Straight From The Cask 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 Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Ballechin 14 Year Old 2004 (cask 7) - Straight From The Cask