Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Henstone Distillery Ex-Red Wine Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl
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
Henstone Distillery Ex-Red Wine Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl
Henstone Distillery
£60
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Henstone Distillery Ex-Red Wine Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Henstone Distillery |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 54.9% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.95 | £59.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Henstone Distillery Ex-Red Wine Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Henstone Distillery Ex-Red Wine Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Henstone Distillery Ex-Red Wine Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl is better value at £60 vs £83.
For beginners: Henstone Distillery Ex-Red Wine Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl is more approachable (75/100 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 £59.9)
Henstone Distillery Ex-Red Wine Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£59.9 vs £82.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 Henstone?
Henstone Distillery Ex-Red Wine Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Henstone Distillery Ex-Red Wine Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl