Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs East London Liquor Co Islay Cask English Single Malt English 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
East London Liquor Co Islay Cask English Single Malt English Whisky
East London Liquor
£75
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | East London Liquor Co Islay Cask English Single Malt English Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | East London Liquor |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 54.9% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.95 | £74.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
East London Liquor Co Islay Cask English Single Malt English Whisky
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
East London Liquor Co Islay Cask English Single Malt English Whisky
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
East London Liquor Co Islay Cask English Single Malt English Whisky is better value at £75 vs £83.
For beginners: East London Liquor Co Islay Cask English Single Malt English Whisky is more approachable (65/100 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 £74.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
East London Liquor Co Islay Cask English Single Malt English Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£74.95 vs £82.95)
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 East?
East London Liquor Co Islay Cask English Single Malt English Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
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