Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Bimber The Four Elements - Earth
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
Bimber The Four Elements - Earth
Bimber
★ 5.00
£96
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Bimber The Four Elements - Earth | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Bimber |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 58.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.95 | £95.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Bimber The Four Elements - Earth
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Bimber The Four Elements - Earth
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £96.
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 £95.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bimber The Four Elements - Earth
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (58.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£95.95 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 Bimber?
Bimber The Four Elements - Earth 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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