Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Paul John Pedro Ximénez Select Cask
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
Paul John Pedro Ximénez Select Cask
Paul John
★ 4.33
£81
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Paul John Pedro Ximénez Select Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Paul John |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | India |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 48% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.95 | £81 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.33/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Paul John Pedro Ximénez Select Cask
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Paul John Pedro Ximénez Select Cask
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.33).
Paul John Pedro Ximénez Select Cask is better value at £81 vs £83.
For beginners: Paul John Pedro Ximénez Select Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £81)
Paul John Pedro Ximénez Select Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£81 vs £82.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.3 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 Paul?
Paul John Pedro Ximénez Select Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Paul John Pedro Ximénez Select Cask