Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)
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
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)
Caol Ila
£90
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Caol Ila |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 52.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £89.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)
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 £90.
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 £89.99)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£89.99 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 Caol?
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.) 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
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)