Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Westport 17 Year Old 2006 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.83 (Decadent Drinks)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)Westport 17 Year Old 2006 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.83 (Decadent Drinks)
DistilleryLinkwoodWestport
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV54.9%55%
Age12 yr17 yr
Price£82.95£115
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value60/100

Westport 17 Year Old 2006 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.83 (Decadent Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Westport 17 Year Old 2006 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.83 (Decadent Drinks)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £115.

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)
  • +More affordable (£82.95 vs £115)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water

Westport 17 Year Old 2006 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.83 (Decadent Drinks)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£115 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 Westport?

Westport 17 Year Old 2006 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.83 (Decadent Drinks) 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

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanilla

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

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