Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Filey Bay Refill Sherry Cask #2018
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
Filey Bay Refill Sherry Cask #2018
Filey Bay
£120
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Filey Bay Refill Sherry Cask #2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Filey Bay |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 60% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.95 | £119.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Filey Bay Refill Sherry Cask #2018
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Filey Bay Refill Sherry Cask #2018
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 £120.
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 £119.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Filey Bay Refill Sherry Cask #2018
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (60%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£119.95 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 Filey?
Filey Bay Refill Sherry Cask #2018 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 Filey Bay Refill Sherry Cask #2018