Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2015 Rioja Matured - Warehouse 1
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
Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2015 Rioja Matured - Warehouse 1
Glen Moray
£85
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2015 Rioja Matured - Warehouse 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Glen Moray |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 59.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £84.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2015 Rioja Matured - Warehouse 1
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2015 Rioja Matured - Warehouse 1
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 £85.
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 affordable (£82.95 vs £84.9)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2015 Rioja Matured - Warehouse 1
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (59.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£84.9 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 Glen?
Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2015 Rioja Matured - Warehouse 1 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.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2015 Rioja Matured - Warehouse 1