Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Inchgower 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800651) (Adelphi)
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
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800651) (Adelphi)
Inchgower
★ 5.00
£78
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Inchgower 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800651) (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Inchgower |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 58.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £77.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800651) (Adelphi)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800651) (Adelphi)
Quick verdict
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800651) (Adelphi) is better value at £78 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
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £77.95)
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800651) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£77.95 vs £82.95)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
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 Inchgower?
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800651) (Adelphi) 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 Inchgower 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800651) (Adelphi)