Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Millstone 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 2638) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)Millstone 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 2638) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryLinkwoodMillstone Whisky
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandThe Netherlands
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.9%56.3%
Age12 yr6 yr
Price£82.95£84.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Millstone 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 2638) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner40/100
Value59/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Millstone 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 2638) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £85.

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 £84.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water

Millstone 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 2638) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£84.95 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 Millstone?

Millstone 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 2638) - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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)

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Millstone 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 2638) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SherriedDried FruitChocolateTobaccoOld Wood

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