Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Millstone 14 Year Old 1999

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)Millstone 14 Year Old 1999
DistilleryLinkwoodMillstone Whisky
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandThe Netherlands
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.9%46%
Age12 yr14 yr
Price£82.95£109.12
Rating5.00/53.50/5

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

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

Millstone 14 Year Old 1999

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner60/100
Value32/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Millstone 14 Year Old 1999

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.50).

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £109.

For beginners: Millstone 14 Year Old 1999 is more approachable (60/100 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 £109.12)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water

Millstone 14 Year Old 1999

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£109.12 vs £82.95)
  • Lower community rating (3.5 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 Millstone?

Millstone 14 Year Old 1999 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

Malt ExtractToastedVanilla

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

HoneyFresh Fruit

Only Millstone 14 Year Old 1999

SherriedDried Fruit

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