Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old
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
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old
Bunnahabhain
★ 4.25
£116
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 46.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £115.83 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.25/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.25).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £116.
For beginners: Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old is more approachable (55/100 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 £115.83)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£115.83 vs £82.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.3 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 Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old