Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2019 Release)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2019 Release)
DistilleryLinkwoodThomas H. Handy
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV54.9%62.9%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£82.95£127.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2019 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner20/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2019 Release)

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 £128.

For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is more approachable (50/100 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 £127.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2019 Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (62.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£127.95 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 Thomas?

Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2019 Release) 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.

Tasting notes

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

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2019 Release)

SmokeyTobaccoOily

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