Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Clynelish 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 8691) - Ibisco Decanter (Signatory)
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
Clynelish 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 8691) - Ibisco Decanter (Signatory)
Clynelish
£95
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Clynelish 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 8691) - Ibisco Decanter (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Clynelish |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £94.66 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Clynelish 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 8691) - Ibisco Decanter (Signatory)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Clynelish 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 8691) - Ibisco Decanter (Signatory)
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 £95.
For beginners: Clynelish 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 8691) - Ibisco Decanter (Signatory) 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 £94.66)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Clynelish 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 8691) - Ibisco Decanter (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£94.66 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 Clynelish?
Clynelish 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 8691) - Ibisco Decanter (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Clynelish 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 8691) - Ibisco Decanter (Signatory)