Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Teaninich 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 708013C) - The Single Cask

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)Teaninich 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 708013C) - The Single Cask
DistilleryLinkwoodTeaninich
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.9%58.1%
Age12 yr8 yr
Price£82.95£79.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Teaninich 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 708013C) - The Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 708013C) - The Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Teaninich 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 708013C) - The Single Cask is better value at £80 vs £83.

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)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £79.95)

Teaninich 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 708013C) - The Single Cask

Pros

  • +More affordable (£79.95 vs £82.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.1%) — may need water
  • 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 Teaninich?

Teaninich 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 708013C) - The Single Cask 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)

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Teaninich 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 708013C) - The Single Cask

SherriedCooked FruitOld WoodNutty

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