Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Inchgower 19 Year Old 2001 (cask 9334) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co,)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)Inchgower 19 Year Old 2001 (cask 9334) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co,)
DistilleryLinkwoodInchgower
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.9%49.5%
Age12 yr19 yr
Price£82.95£119.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Inchgower 19 Year Old 2001 (cask 9334) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co,)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 19 Year Old 2001 (cask 9334) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co,)

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: Inchgower 19 Year Old 2001 (cask 9334) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co,) 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 £119.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water

Inchgower 19 Year Old 2001 (cask 9334) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co,)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£119.95 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 Inchgower?

Inchgower 19 Year Old 2001 (cask 9334) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co,) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

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

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Inchgower 19 Year Old 2001 (cask 9334) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co,)

Cooked FruitSherried

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