Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 900023) (Adelphi)
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
Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 900023) (Adelphi)
Bunnahabhain
£120
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 900023) (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 59.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £120 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 900023) (Adelphi)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 900023) (Adelphi)
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: 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 £120)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 900023) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (59.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£120 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 Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 900023) (Adelphi) 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)
Only Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 900023) (Adelphi)