Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Bushmills 11 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)Bushmills 11 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask
DistilleryLinkwoodBushmills
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.9%47%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£82.95£94.54
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Bushmills 11 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bushmills 11 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £95.

For beginners: Bushmills 11 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask 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 £94.54)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water

Bushmills 11 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£94.54 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 Bushmills?

Bushmills 11 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

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

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Bushmills 11 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask

SherriedChocolateDried FruitOld WoodCooked Fruit

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