Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Edradour Ballechin 10 Year Old
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
Edradour Ballechin 10 Year Old
Edradour
★ 4.29
£70
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Edradour Ballechin 10 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Edradour |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £69.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.29/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Edradour Ballechin 10 Year Old
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Edradour Ballechin 10 Year Old
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.29).
Edradour Ballechin 10 Year Old is better value at £70 vs £83.
For beginners: Edradour Ballechin 10 Year Old is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £69.9)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Edradour Ballechin 10 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£69.9 vs £82.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.3 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 Edradour?
Edradour Ballechin 10 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Edradour Ballechin 10 Year Old