Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Glenmorangie 18 Year Old The Infinita
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
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old The Infinita
Glenmorangie
★ 5.00
£128
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Glenmorangie 18 Year Old The Infinita | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Glenmorangie |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £128 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old The Infinita
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old The Infinita
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £128.
For beginners: Glenmorangie 18 Year Old The Infinita is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £128)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old The Infinita
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£128 vs £82.95)
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 Glenmorangie?
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old The Infinita suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Glenmorangie 18 Year Old The Infinita