Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Mars Komagatake Single Malt (2021 Edition)
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
Mars Komagatake Single Malt (2021 Edition)
Mars
★ 4.00
£110
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Mars Komagatake Single Malt (2021 Edition) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Mars |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 48% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.95 | £109.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Mars Komagatake Single Malt (2021 Edition)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Mars Komagatake Single Malt (2021 Edition)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £110.
For beginners: Mars Komagatake Single Malt (2021 Edition) is more approachable (55/100 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 £109.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Mars Komagatake Single Malt (2021 Edition)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£109.5 vs £82.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Mars?
Mars Komagatake Single Malt (2021 Edition) 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
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