Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1962
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
Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1962
Hiram Walker and Sons
£120
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1962 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Hiram Walker and Sons |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Canada |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 54.9% | 43.4% |
| Age | 12 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £120 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1962
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1962
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 £120.
For beginners: Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1962 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 affordable (£82.95 vs £120)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1962
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£120 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 Canadian?
Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1962 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Canadian Club 6 Year Old Whisky - 1962