Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Inchfad 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness)
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
Inchfad 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness)
Loch Lomond
£65
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Inchfad 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 50% |
| Age | 12 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £64.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Inchfad 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Inchfad 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Inchfad 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness) is better value at £65 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 £64.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Inchfad 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£64.95 vs £82.95)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −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 Inchfad?
Inchfad 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Inchfad 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness)