Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Heaven Hill 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 152726) - Artful Dodger
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
Heaven Hill 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 152726) - Artful Dodger
Heaven Hill
★ 4.00
£65
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Heaven Hill 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 152726) - Artful Dodger | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Heaven Hill |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Corn |
| ABV | 54.9% | 59.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £64.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Heaven Hill 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 152726) - Artful Dodger
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Heaven Hill 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 152726) - Artful Dodger
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Heaven Hill 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 152726) - Artful Dodger is better value at £65 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £64.95)
Heaven Hill 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 152726) - Artful Dodger
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£64.95 vs £82.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.3%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Heaven?
Heaven Hill 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 152726) - Artful Dodger 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 Heaven Hill 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 152726) - Artful Dodger