Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Laizhou Amontillado Cask Strength Single Malt 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
Laizhou Amontillado Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
Laizhou
£76
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Laizhou Amontillado Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Laizhou |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 54.9% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.95 | £75.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Laizhou Amontillado Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Laizhou Amontillado Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Laizhou Amontillado Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky is better value at £76 vs £83.
For beginners: Laizhou Amontillado Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £75.5)
Laizhou Amontillado Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£75.5 vs £82.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 Laizhou?
Laizhou Amontillado Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Laizhou Amontillado Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky