Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Cazanove Curacao Triple Sec / Bot.1950s

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)Cazanove Curacao Triple Sec / Bot.1950s
DistilleryLinkwoodCazanove
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV54.9%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£82.95£99.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Cazanove Curacao Triple Sec / Bot.1950s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Cazanove Curacao Triple Sec / Bot.1950s

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 £100.

For beginners: Cazanove Curacao Triple Sec / Bot.1950s is more approachable (75/100 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 £99.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water

Cazanove Curacao Triple Sec / Bot.1950s

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.95 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 Cazanove?

Cazanove Curacao Triple Sec / Bot.1950s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

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

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanilla

Only Cazanove Curacao Triple Sec / Bot.1950s

CitricSolvent

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