Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Tobermory 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11485) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)Tobermory 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11485) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryLinkwoodTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.9%51.5%
Age12 yr21 yr
Price£82.95£94.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Tobermory 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11485) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tobermory 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11485) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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 £95.

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 £94.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water

Tobermory 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11485) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£94.95 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 Tobermory?

Tobermory 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11485) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 ExtractFresh Fruit

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

HoneyToastedVanilla

Only Tobermory 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11485) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Hay-likeVegetativeOld Wood

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