Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryLinkwoodPort Dundas
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV54.9%55%
Age12 yr29 yr
Price£82.95£119.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value42/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £120.

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
  • +More affordable (£82.95 vs £119.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water

Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (29 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£119.95 vs £82.95)

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 Port?

Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanilla

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

Fresh Fruit

Only Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Oily

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