Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Connemara Peated Cask Strength - 1990s
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
Connemara Peated Cask Strength - 1990s
Connemara
£80
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Connemara Peated Cask Strength - 1990s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Connemara |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 57.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.95 | £79.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Connemara Peated Cask Strength - 1990s
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Connemara Peated Cask Strength - 1990s
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Connemara Peated Cask Strength - 1990s is better value at £80 vs £83.
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £79.99)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Connemara Peated Cask Strength - 1990s
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£79.99 vs £82.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.9%) — may need water
- −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 Connemara?
Connemara Peated Cask Strength - 1990s 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Connemara Peated Cask Strength - 1990s