Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2010 - Cadenhead's Natural Strength

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2010 - Cadenhead's Natural Strength
DistilleryLinkwoodBenrinnes
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.9%55.1%
Age12 yr13 yr
Price£82.95£110
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value60/100

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2010 - Cadenhead's Natural Strength

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2010 - Cadenhead's Natural Strength

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£82.95 vs £110)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2010 - Cadenhead's Natural Strength

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£110 vs £82.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2010 - Cadenhead's Natural Strength 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

Both taste of

Malt Extract

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

HoneyToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2010 - Cadenhead's Natural Strength

SherriedCooked FruitTobacco

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