Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
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
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Bladnoch
★ 5.00
£120
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Bladnoch |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 46.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £120 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £120.
For beginners: Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £120)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£120 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 Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela