Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Glenturret 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 300) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)Glenturret 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 300) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryLinkwoodGlenturret
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.9%49.1%
Age12 yr28 yr
Price£82.95£103.89
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Glenturret 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 300) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenturret 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 300) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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 £104.

For beginners: Glenturret 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 300) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (55/100 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 £103.89)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water

Glenturret 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 300) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (28 vs 12 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£103.89 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 Glenturret?

Glenturret 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 300) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanilla

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

Fresh Fruit

Only Glenturret 28 Year Old 1986 (cask 300) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Old Wood

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