Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Campeltown 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 3) - Dràm Mòr

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)Campeltown 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 3) - Dràm Mòr
DistilleryLinkwoodDràm Mòr
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV54.9%57.2%
Age12 yr8 yr
Price£82.95£77.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Campeltown 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 3) - Dràm Mòr

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Campeltown 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 3) - Dràm Mòr

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Campeltown 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 3) - Dràm Mòr is better value at £78 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

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £77.95)

Campeltown 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 3) - Dràm Mòr

Pros

  • +More affordable (£77.95 vs £82.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.2%) — may need water
  • 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 Campeltown?

Campeltown 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 3) - Dràm Mòr 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 ExtractFresh Fruit

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

HoneyToastedVanilla

Only Campeltown 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 3) - Dràm Mòr

YeastySandy

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