Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Iris

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Iris
DistilleryLinkwoodThe Lakes Distillery
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.9%56%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£82.95£82.32
Rating5.00/5

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

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

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Iris

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Iris

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Iris is better value at £82 vs £83.

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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £82.32)

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Iris

Pros

  • +More affordable (£82.32 vs £82.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56%) — may need water
  • 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 The?

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Iris 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

Fresh Fruit

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

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanilla

Only The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Iris

Fragant

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