Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Inchgower 10 Year Old 2011 - Labyrinth (Fable 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
Inchgower 10 Year Old 2011 - Labyrinth (Fable Whisky)
Inchgower
£78
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Inchgower 10 Year Old 2011 - Labyrinth (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Inchgower |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 59% |
| Age | 12 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £77.65 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Inchgower 10 Year Old 2011 - Labyrinth (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Inchgower 10 Year Old 2011 - Labyrinth (Fable Whisky)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Inchgower 10 Year Old 2011 - Labyrinth (Fable Whisky) is better value at £78 vs £83.
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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £77.65)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Inchgower 10 Year Old 2011 - Labyrinth (Fable Whisky)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£77.65 vs £82.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (59%) — may need water
- −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 Inchgower?
Inchgower 10 Year Old 2011 - Labyrinth (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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Inchgower 10 Year Old 2011 - Labyrinth (Fable Whisky)