Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Lehmann Rendez-vous Peated Single Malt

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)Lehmann Rendez-vous Peated Single Malt
DistilleryLinkwoodDistillerie J. et M. Lehmann
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandFrance
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.9%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£82.95£75.15
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Lehmann Rendez-vous Peated Single Malt

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lehmann Rendez-vous Peated Single Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Lehmann Rendez-vous Peated Single Malt is better value at £75 vs £83.

For beginners: Lehmann Rendez-vous Peated Single Malt is more approachable (65/100 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 £75.15)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Lehmann Rendez-vous Peated Single Malt

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£75.15 vs £82.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Lehmann?

Lehmann Rendez-vous Peated Single Malt 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

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

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

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanilla

Only Lehmann Rendez-vous Peated Single Malt

SmokeyCitricVegetative

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