Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Amrut Two Continents / 3rd Edition Indian Single Malt Whisky

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)Amrut Two Continents / 3rd Edition Indian Single Malt Whisky
DistilleryLinkwoodAmrut
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV54.9%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£82.95£120
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Amrut Two Continents / 3rd Edition Indian Single Malt Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Amrut Two Continents / 3rd Edition Indian Single Malt Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £120.

For beginners: Amrut Two Continents / 3rd Edition Indian Single Malt Whisky is more approachable (70/100 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 £120)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water

Amrut Two Continents / 3rd Edition Indian Single Malt Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£120 vs £82.95)
  • 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 Amrut?

Amrut Two Continents / 3rd Edition Indian Single Malt Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

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

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Amrut Two Continents / 3rd Edition Indian Single Malt Whisky

Dried FruitChocolate

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