Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Godet Folle Blanche Single Grape Cognac

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)Godet Folle Blanche Single Grape Cognac
DistilleryLinkwoodGodet
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV54.9%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£82.95£110
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Godet Folle Blanche Single Grape Cognac

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Godet Folle Blanche Single Grape Cognac

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £110.

For beginners: Godet Folle Blanche Single Grape Cognac is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£82.95 vs £110)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water

Godet Folle Blanche Single Grape Cognac

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£110 vs £82.95)
  • 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 Godet?

Godet Folle Blanche Single Grape Cognac suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyFresh Fruit

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

Malt ExtractToastedVanilla

Only Godet Folle Blanche Single Grape Cognac

Fragant

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