Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Linkwood 16 Year Old 1998 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)
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
Linkwood 16 Year Old 1998 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)
Linkwood
★ 4.00
£75
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Linkwood 16 Year Old 1998 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 45% |
| Age | 12 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £74.75 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood 16 Year Old 1998 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood 16 Year Old 1998 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Linkwood 16 Year Old 1998 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £75 vs £83.
For beginners: Linkwood 16 Year Old 1998 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (65/100 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 £74.75)
Linkwood 16 Year Old 1998 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£74.75 vs £82.95)
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Linkwood?
Linkwood 16 Year Old 1998 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Linkwood 16 Year Old 1998 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)