Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6075) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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
Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6075) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach
£107
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6075) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 51.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £106.54 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6075) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6075) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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 £107.
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 £106.54)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6075) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£106.54 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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6075) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6075) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)