Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Blended Scotch Whisky 25 Year Old 1993 (Master of Malt)
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
Blended Scotch Whisky 25 Year Old 1993 (Master of Malt)
Master of Malt
£75
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Blended Scotch Whisky 25 Year Old 1993 (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Master of Malt |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 54.9% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £74.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Blended Scotch Whisky 25 Year Old 1993 (Master of Malt)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Blended Scotch Whisky 25 Year Old 1993 (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Blended Scotch Whisky 25 Year Old 1993 (Master of Malt) is better value at £75 vs £83.
For beginners: Blended Scotch Whisky 25 Year Old 1993 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £74.95)
Blended Scotch Whisky 25 Year Old 1993 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£74.95 vs £82.95)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 Blended?
Blended Scotch Whisky 25 Year Old 1993 (Master of Malt) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Blended Scotch Whisky 25 Year Old 1993 (Master of Malt)