Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1982 (cask 2206) - Mackillop's Choice
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
Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1982 (cask 2206) - Mackillop's Choice
St. Magdalene
★ 5.00
£125
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1982 (cask 2206) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | St. Magdalene |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 57.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £125.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1982 (cask 2206) - Mackillop's Choice
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1982 (cask 2206) - Mackillop's Choice
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £125.
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
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £125.45)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1982 (cask 2206) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£125.45 vs £82.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 Linlithgow?
Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1982 (cask 2206) - Mackillop's Choice 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
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1982 (cask 2206) - Mackillop's Choice