Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Quinta do Vesuvio 2017 Vintage Port
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
Quinta do Vesuvio 2017 Vintage Port
Quinta do Vesuvio
£78
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Quinta do Vesuvio 2017 Vintage Port | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Quinta do Vesuvio |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 54.9% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.95 | £77.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Quinta do Vesuvio 2017 Vintage Port
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Quinta do Vesuvio 2017 Vintage Port
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Quinta do Vesuvio 2017 Vintage Port is better value at £78 vs £83.
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
- +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 £77.5)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Quinta do Vesuvio 2017 Vintage Port
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +More affordable (£77.5 vs £82.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −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 Quinta?
Quinta do Vesuvio 2017 Vintage Port is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
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