Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Speyside 21 Year Old 2000 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
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
Speyside 21 Year Old 2000 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
Speyside
£133
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Speyside 21 Year Old 2000 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Speyside |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 54.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £133 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Speyside 21 Year Old 2000 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Speyside 21 Year Old 2000 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £133.
For beginners: Speyside 21 Year Old 2000 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) is more approachable (60/100 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 £133)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Speyside 21 Year Old 2000 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133 vs £82.95)
- −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 Speyside?
Speyside 21 Year Old 2000 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Speyside 21 Year Old 2000 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)