Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Dartmoor Bordeaux Cask Matured Whisky
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
Dartmoor Bordeaux Cask Matured Whisky
Dartmoor
★ 3.67
£67
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Dartmoor Bordeaux Cask Matured Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Dartmoor |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.95 | £66.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.67/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Dartmoor Bordeaux Cask Matured Whisky
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Dartmoor Bordeaux Cask Matured Whisky
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.67).
Dartmoor Bordeaux Cask Matured Whisky is better value at £67 vs £83.
For beginners: Dartmoor Bordeaux Cask Matured Whisky is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £66.5)
Dartmoor Bordeaux Cask Matured Whisky
Pros
- +More affordable (£66.5 vs £82.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.7 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 Dartmoor?
Dartmoor Bordeaux Cask Matured Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Dartmoor Bordeaux Cask Matured Whisky