Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12112) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
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
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12112) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Craigellachie
£81
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12112) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Craigellachie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 50% |
| Age | 12 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £81.46 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12112) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12112) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12112) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is better value at £81 vs £83.
For beginners: Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12112) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £81.46)
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12112) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£81.46 vs £82.95)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12112) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12112) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)