Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Lark Distiller's Selection Sherry Matured (cask 449)
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
Lark Distiller's Selection Sherry Matured (cask 449)
Lark Distillery
★ 5.00
£93
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Lark Distiller's Selection Sherry Matured (cask 449) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Lark Distillery |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Australia |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.95 | £93.46 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Lark Distiller's Selection Sherry Matured (cask 449)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Lark Distiller's Selection Sherry Matured (cask 449)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £93.
For beginners: Lark Distiller's Selection Sherry Matured (cask 449) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £93.46)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Lark Distiller's Selection Sherry Matured (cask 449)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£93.46 vs £82.95)
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 Lark?
Lark Distiller's Selection Sherry Matured (cask 449) 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 Lark Distiller's Selection Sherry Matured (cask 449)