Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Yula 20 Year Old (Douglas Laing)
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
Yula 20 Year Old (Douglas Laing)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£110
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Yula 20 Year Old (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Douglas Laing |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 52.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £110 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Yula 20 Year Old (Douglas Laing)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Yula 20 Year Old (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £110.
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
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £110)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Yula 20 Year Old (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£110 vs £82.95)
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 Yula?
Yula 20 Year Old (Douglas Laing) 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 Yula 20 Year Old (Douglas Laing)