Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Ballantine's 21 Year Old
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
Ballantine's 21 Year Old
Ballantine's
★ 2.33
£100
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Ballantine's 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Ballantine's |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 54.9% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £99.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 2.33/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Ballantine's 21 Year Old
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Ballantine's 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.33).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £100.
For beginners: Ballantine's 21 Year Old 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 £99.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Ballantine's 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£99.99 vs £82.95)
- −Lower community rating (2.3 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 Ballantine's?
Ballantine's 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Ballantine's 21 Year Old