Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Benromach Cask Strength Vintage 2014 (bottled 2024) - Batch 03
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
Benromach Cask Strength Vintage 2014 (bottled 2024) - Batch 03
Benromach
★ 4.83
£75
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Benromach Cask Strength Vintage 2014 (bottled 2024) - Batch 03 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Benromach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 60.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £75.3 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.83/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Benromach Cask Strength Vintage 2014 (bottled 2024) - Batch 03
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Benromach Cask Strength Vintage 2014 (bottled 2024) - Batch 03
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.83).
Benromach Cask Strength Vintage 2014 (bottled 2024) - Batch 03 is better value at £75 vs £83.
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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £75.3)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Benromach Cask Strength Vintage 2014 (bottled 2024) - Batch 03
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£75.3 vs £82.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (60.6%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.8 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 Benromach?
Benromach Cask Strength Vintage 2014 (bottled 2024) - Batch 03 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 Benromach Cask Strength Vintage 2014 (bottled 2024) - Batch 03