Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Hermitage Blanc Les Rocoules Laurent Habrard 2018
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
Hermitage Blanc Les Rocoules Laurent Habrard 2018
Laurent Habrard
£68
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Hermitage Blanc Les Rocoules Laurent Habrard 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Laurent Habrard |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 54.9% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.95 | £68.25 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Hermitage Blanc Les Rocoules Laurent Habrard 2018
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Hermitage Blanc Les Rocoules Laurent Habrard 2018
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Hermitage Blanc Les Rocoules Laurent Habrard 2018 is better value at £68 vs £83.
For beginners: Hermitage Blanc Les Rocoules Laurent Habrard 2018 is more approachable (75/100 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 £68.25)
Hermitage Blanc Les Rocoules Laurent Habrard 2018
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£68.25 vs £82.95)
- +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 Hermitage?
Hermitage Blanc Les Rocoules Laurent Habrard 2018 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
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