Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs North British 33 Year Old 1991 (cask 262087) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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
North British 33 Year Old 1991 (cask 262087) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
North British
£128
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | North British 33 Year Old 1991 (cask 262087) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | North British |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 54.9% | 53.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £127.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
North British 33 Year Old 1991 (cask 262087) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
North British 33 Year Old 1991 (cask 262087) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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 £128.
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 £127.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
North British 33 Year Old 1991 (cask 262087) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£127.95 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 North?
North British 33 Year Old 1991 (cask 262087) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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)
Only North British 33 Year Old 1991 (cask 262087) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)