Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Filey Bay IPA Cask Finish (Batch 2)
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
Filey Bay IPA Cask Finish (Batch 2)
Filey Bay
★ 4.50
£73
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Filey Bay IPA Cask Finish (Batch 2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Filey Bay |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.95 | £73 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.50/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Filey Bay IPA Cask Finish (Batch 2)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Filey Bay IPA Cask Finish (Batch 2)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Filey Bay IPA Cask Finish (Batch 2) is better value at £73 vs £83.
For beginners: Filey Bay IPA Cask Finish (Batch 2) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £73)
Filey Bay IPA Cask Finish (Batch 2)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£73 vs £82.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 Filey?
Filey Bay IPA Cask Finish (Batch 2) 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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Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
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