Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Auchroisk 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 102227) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
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
Auchroisk 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 102227) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Auchroisk
£121
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Auchroisk 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 102227) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Auchroisk |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 45.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £121 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Auchroisk 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 102227) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Auchroisk 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 102227) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
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 £121.
For beginners: Auchroisk 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 102227) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (60/100 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 £121)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Auchroisk 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 102227) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£121 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 Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 102227) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of