Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Auchroisk 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18018) - Malts of Scotland

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)Auchroisk 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18018) - Malts of Scotland
DistilleryLinkwoodAuchroisk
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.9%51.8%
Age12 yr22 yr
Price£82.95£130.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Auchroisk 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18018) - Malts of Scotland

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Auchroisk 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18018) - Malts of Scotland

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 £131.

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 £130.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water

Auchroisk 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18018) - Malts of Scotland

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£130.95 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 Auchroisk?

Auchroisk 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18018) - Malts of Scotland 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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanilla

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

Fresh Fruit

Only Auchroisk 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18018) - Malts of Scotland

Citric

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