Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Kura The Whisky
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
Kura The Whisky
Helios
★ 2.73
£92
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Kura The Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Helios |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.95 | £91.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 2.73/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Kura The Whisky
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Kura The Whisky
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.73).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £92.
For beginners: Kura The Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
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 £91.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Kura The Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£91.95 vs £82.95)
- −Lower community rating (2.7 vs 5.0)
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 Kura?
Kura The Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
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