Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Millstone Peated Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)Millstone Peated Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask
DistilleryLinkwoodMillstone Whisky
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandThe Netherlands
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.9%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£82.95£68.5
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Millstone Peated Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask

Smoke65/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Millstone Peated Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Millstone Peated Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask is better value at £69 vs £83.

For beginners: Millstone Peated Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £68.5)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Millstone Peated Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£68.5 vs £82.95)

Cons

  • 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 Millstone?

Millstone Peated Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

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

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Millstone Peated Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask

SmokeySherriedOilyKipperyCooked Fruit

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