Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Glentauchers 16 Year Old 2009 Exceptional Cask - 100 Proof Edition #11 (Signatory)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)Glentauchers 16 Year Old 2009 Exceptional Cask - 100 Proof Edition #11 (Signatory)
DistilleryLinkwoodGlentauchers
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.9%57.1%
Age12 yr16 yr
Price£82.95£75.5
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Glentauchers 16 Year Old 2009 Exceptional Cask - 100 Proof Edition #11 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glentauchers 16 Year Old 2009 Exceptional Cask - 100 Proof Edition #11 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glentauchers 16 Year Old 2009 Exceptional Cask - 100 Proof Edition #11 (Signatory) is better value at £76 vs £83.

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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £75.5)

Glentauchers 16 Year Old 2009 Exceptional Cask - 100 Proof Edition #11 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£75.5 vs £82.95)
  • +Longer maturation (16 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • 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 Glentauchers?

Glentauchers 16 Year Old 2009 Exceptional Cask - 100 Proof Edition #11 (Signatory) 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 Glentauchers 16 Year Old 2009 Exceptional Cask - 100 Proof Edition #11 (Signatory)

SherriedChocolateDried FruitNuttyOld Wood

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