Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask Matured
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
Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask Matured
Aberlour
★ 3.72
£91
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Aberlour |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £91.47 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.72/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask Matured
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask Matured
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.72).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £91.
For beginners: Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask Matured is more approachable (75/100 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 £91.47)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask Matured
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£91.47 vs £82.95)
- −Lower community rating (3.7 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 Aberlour?
Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask Matured suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask Matured