Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Pierre Paillard Les Mottelettes Blanc de Blanc Bouzy Grand Cru 2017
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
Pierre Paillard Les Mottelettes Blanc de Blanc Bouzy Grand Cru 2017
Pierre Paillard
£95
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Pierre Paillard Les Mottelettes Blanc de Blanc Bouzy Grand Cru 2017 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Pierre Paillard |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 54.9% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.95 | £94.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Pierre Paillard Les Mottelettes Blanc de Blanc Bouzy Grand Cru 2017
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Pierre Paillard Les Mottelettes Blanc de Blanc Bouzy Grand Cru 2017
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: Pierre Paillard Les Mottelettes Blanc de Blanc Bouzy Grand Cru 2017 is more approachable (70/100 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 £94.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Pierre Paillard Les Mottelettes Blanc de Blanc Bouzy Grand Cru 2017
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£94.95 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 Pierre?
Pierre Paillard Les Mottelettes Blanc de Blanc Bouzy Grand Cru 2017 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
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