Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Linkwood 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 3537) (Adelphi)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)Linkwood 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 3537) (Adelphi)
DistilleryLinkwoodLinkwood
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.9%58.1%
Age12 yr24 yr
Price£82.95£120.98
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Linkwood 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 3537) (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 3537) (Adelphi)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £121.

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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£82.95 vs £120.98)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water

Linkwood 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 3537) (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£120.98 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 Linkwood?

Linkwood 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 3537) (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

Both taste of

Vanilla

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

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedFresh Fruit

Only Linkwood 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 3537) (Adelphi)

SherriedCooked FruitDried FruitOld Wood

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