Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Reference Series II.2
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
Reference Series II.2
Reference Series
★ 3.00
£104
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Reference Series II.2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Reference Series |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 47.4% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.95 | £103.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.00/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Reference Series II.2
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Reference Series II.2
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £104.
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)
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £103.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Reference Series II.2
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£103.95 vs £82.95)
- −Lower community rating (3.0 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 Reference?
Reference Series II.2 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Tasting notes
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