Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Knockando 18 Year Old 1996 Slow Matured
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
Knockando 18 Year Old 1996 Slow Matured
Knockando
★ 5.00
£60
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Knockando 18 Year Old 1996 Slow Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Knockando |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £60.41 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Knockando 18 Year Old 1996 Slow Matured
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Knockando 18 Year Old 1996 Slow Matured
Quick verdict
Knockando 18 Year Old 1996 Slow Matured is better value at £60 vs £83.
For beginners: Knockando 18 Year Old 1996 Slow Matured is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £60.41)
Knockando 18 Year Old 1996 Slow Matured
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£60.41 vs £82.95)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 Knockando?
Knockando 18 Year Old 1996 Slow Matured 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 Knockando 18 Year Old 1996 Slow Matured