Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #3

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #3
DistilleryLinkwoodWhisky Souls
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV54.9%44.6%
Age12 yr40 yr
Price£82.95£123.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #3

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #3

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 £124.

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 £123.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

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

Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #3

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (40 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£123.95 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 Living?

Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #3 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

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

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Living Souls 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - Batch #3

SmokeySherriedOld Wood

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