Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Invergordon 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 300718) - The Yellow Edition (Brave New Spirits)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)Invergordon 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 300718) - The Yellow Edition (Brave New Spirits)
DistilleryLinkwoodInvergordon
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV54.9%51.3%
Age12 yr25 yr
Price£82.95£129.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Invergordon 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 300718) - The Yellow Edition (Brave New Spirits)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Invergordon 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 300718) - The Yellow Edition (Brave New Spirits)

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 £130.

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 £129.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water

Invergordon 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 300718) - The Yellow Edition (Brave New Spirits)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 12 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (51.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£129.95 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 Invergordon?

Invergordon 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 300718) - The Yellow Edition (Brave New Spirits) 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 ExtractHoneyToastedVanilla

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

Fresh Fruit

Only Invergordon 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 300718) - The Yellow Edition (Brave New Spirits)

Old Wood

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