Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Egan's 16 Year Old Legacy Reserve II
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
Egan's 16 Year Old Legacy Reserve II
Egan's
£133
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Egan's 16 Year Old Legacy Reserve II | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Egan's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £133.28 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Egan's 16 Year Old Legacy Reserve II
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Egan's 16 Year Old Legacy Reserve II
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 £133.
For beginners: Egan's 16 Year Old Legacy Reserve II is more approachable (60/100 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 £133.28)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Egan's 16 Year Old Legacy Reserve II
Pros
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£133.28 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 Egan's?
Egan's 16 Year Old Legacy Reserve II 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
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Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
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