Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Glenfarclas 15 Year Old Gift Set
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
Glenfarclas 15 Year Old Gift Set
Glenfarclas
★ 4.83
£85
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Glenfarclas 15 Year Old Gift Set | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Glenfarclas |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 46.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £85.04 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.83/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Glenfarclas 15 Year Old Gift Set
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Glenfarclas 15 Year Old Gift Set
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.83).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £85.
For beginners: Glenfarclas 15 Year Old Gift Set 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 £85.04)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Glenfarclas 15 Year Old Gift Set
Pros
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£85.04 vs £82.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.8 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 Glenfarclas?
Glenfarclas 15 Year Old Gift Set suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Glenfarclas 15 Year Old Gift Set