Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Blackwater Oaty McOatface Small Batch Pot Still
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
Blackwater Oaty McOatface Small Batch Pot Still
Blackwater
£93
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Blackwater Oaty McOatface Small Batch Pot Still | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Blackwater |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | Irish |
| ABV | 54.9% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.95 | £92.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Blackwater Oaty McOatface Small Batch Pot Still
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Blackwater Oaty McOatface Small Batch Pot Still
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 £93.
For beginners: Blackwater Oaty McOatface Small Batch Pot Still is more approachable (65/100 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 £92.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Blackwater Oaty McOatface Small Batch Pot Still
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£92.95 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 Blackwater?
Blackwater Oaty McOatface Small Batch Pot Still suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish character.
Tasting notes
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