Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Bourbon & American Whiskey Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)Bourbon & American Whiskey Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)
DistilleryLinkwoodDrinks by the Dram
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV54.9%49.1%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£82.95£134.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Bourbon & American Whiskey Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bourbon & American Whiskey Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)

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 £135.

For beginners: Bourbon & American Whiskey Advent Calendar (2025 Edition) is more approachable (55/100 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 £134.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water

Bourbon & American Whiskey Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£134.95 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 Bourbon?

Bourbon & American Whiskey Advent Calendar (2025 Edition) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

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