Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2016 (Cask 166C) - The Single Cask

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2016 (Cask 166C) - The Single Cask
DistilleryLinkwoodLoch Lomond
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.9%64.1%
Age12 yr9 yr
Price£82.95£61.5
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value60/100

Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2016 (Cask 166C) - The Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2016 (Cask 166C) - The Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2016 (Cask 166C) - The Single Cask is better value at £62 vs £83.

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)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 9 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £61.5)

Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2016 (Cask 166C) - The Single Cask

Pros

  • +More affordable (£61.5 vs £82.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (64.1%) — may need water
  • 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 Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2016 (Cask 166C) - The Single Cask 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)

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2016 (Cask 166C) - The Single Cask

SherriedDried FruitChocolateCooked Fruit

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