Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Starward Unexpeated
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
Starward Unexpeated
Starward
£83
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Starward Unexpeated | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Starward |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Australia |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 48% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.95 | £82.58 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Starward Unexpeated
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Starward Unexpeated
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Starward Unexpeated is better value at £83 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £82.58)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Starward Unexpeated
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£82.58 vs £82.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 Starward?
Starward Unexpeated suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Starward Unexpeated