Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Octomore 11.1 5 Year Old - Dialogos
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
Octomore 11.1 5 Year Old - Dialogos
Bruichladdich
★ 4.00
£130
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Octomore 11.1 5 Year Old - Dialogos | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 59.4% |
| Age | 12 yr | 5 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £130.24 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Octomore 11.1 5 Year Old - Dialogos
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Octomore 11.1 5 Year Old - Dialogos
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £130.
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 £130.24)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 5 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Octomore 11.1 5 Year Old - Dialogos
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (59.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£130.24 vs £82.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Octomore?
Octomore 11.1 5 Year Old - Dialogos 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
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Octomore 11.1 5 Year Old - Dialogos