Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Athrú Keshcorran 14 Year Old

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)Athrú Keshcorran 14 Year Old
DistilleryLinkwoodHawk's Rock
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.9%48%
Age12 yr14 yr
Price£82.95£116.9
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Athrú Keshcorran 14 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Athrú Keshcorran 14 Year Old

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 £117.

For beginners: Athrú Keshcorran 14 Year Old 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 £116.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water

Athrú Keshcorran 14 Year Old

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£116.9 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 Athrú?

Athrú Keshcorran 14 Year Old 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

Both taste of

HoneyToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

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

Malt Extract

Only Athrú Keshcorran 14 Year Old

Citric

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