Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Craigellachie 17 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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
Craigellachie 17 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Craigellachie
£119
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Craigellachie 17 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Craigellachie |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 54.9% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.95 | £119 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Craigellachie 17 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Craigellachie 17 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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 £119.
For beginners: Craigellachie 17 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 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 £119)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Craigellachie 17 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£119 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 Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 17 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Craigellachie 17 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky