Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Saillt Mór 8 Year Old 2014 - Edition No.73A (Whisky Schwamm & Decadent Drinks)
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
Saillt Mór 8 Year Old 2014 - Edition No.73A (Whisky Schwamm & Decadent Drinks)
Destillerie Ralf Hauer
£118
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Saillt Mór 8 Year Old 2014 - Edition No.73A (Whisky Schwamm & Decadent Drinks) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Destillerie Ralf Hauer |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Germany |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 57.1% |
| Age | 12 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £117.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Saillt Mór 8 Year Old 2014 - Edition No.73A (Whisky Schwamm & Decadent Drinks)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Saillt Mór 8 Year Old 2014 - Edition No.73A (Whisky Schwamm & Decadent Drinks)
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 £118.
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 £117.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Saillt Mór 8 Year Old 2014 - Edition No.73A (Whisky Schwamm & Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£117.95 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 Saillt?
Saillt Mór 8 Year Old 2014 - Edition No.73A (Whisky Schwamm & Decadent Drinks) 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)
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