Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Living Souls 19 Year Old Islay Blended Malt - "Kildalton"
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
Living Souls 19 Year Old Islay Blended Malt - "Kildalton"
Whisky Souls
★ 5.00
£128
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Living Souls 19 Year Old Islay Blended Malt - "Kildalton" | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Whisky Souls |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 42% |
| Age | 12 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £127.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Living Souls 19 Year Old Islay Blended Malt - "Kildalton"
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Living Souls 19 Year Old Islay Blended Malt - "Kildalton"
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £128.
For beginners: Living Souls 19 Year Old Islay Blended Malt - "Kildalton" is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £127.5)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Living Souls 19 Year Old Islay Blended Malt - "Kildalton"
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£127.5 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 Living?
Living Souls 19 Year Old Islay Blended Malt - "Kildalton" 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
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Living Souls 19 Year Old Islay Blended Malt - "Kildalton"