Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Mortlach 10 Year Old 2012 - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)Mortlach 10 Year Old 2012 - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks)
DistilleryLinkwoodMortlach
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.9%58.5%
Age12 yr10 yr
Price£82.95£102.25
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2012 - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2012 - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £102.

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 affordable (£82.95 vs £102.25)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2012 - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (58.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£102.25 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2012 - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks) 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

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

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Mortlach 10 Year Old 2012 - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks)

SherriedLeatheryCooked FruitTobaccoSmokey

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