Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Ledaig 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 800001) (Adelphi)
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
Ledaig 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 800001) (Adelphi)
Tobermory
£68
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Ledaig 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 800001) (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 63.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £68.1 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Ledaig 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 800001) (Adelphi)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Ledaig 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 800001) (Adelphi)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ledaig 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 800001) (Adelphi) is better value at £68 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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £68.1)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Ledaig 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 800001) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£68.1 vs £82.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (63.3%) — 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 Ledaig?
Ledaig 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 800001) (Adelphi) 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 Ledaig 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 800001) (Adelphi)