Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs 22 Year Old Whisky - Chestnut Cask Finish (Defilement)
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
22 Year Old Whisky - Chestnut Cask Finish (Defilement)
Defilement
★ 5.00
£102
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | 22 Year Old Whisky - Chestnut Cask Finish (Defilement) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Defilement |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 54.9% | 48% |
| Age | 12 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £101.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
22 Year Old Whisky - Chestnut Cask Finish (Defilement)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
22 Year Old Whisky - Chestnut Cask Finish (Defilement)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £102.
For beginners: 22 Year Old Whisky - Chestnut Cask Finish (Defilement) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £101.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
22 Year Old Whisky - Chestnut Cask Finish (Defilement)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£101.95 vs £82.95)
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 22?
22 Year Old Whisky - Chestnut Cask Finish (Defilement) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only 22 Year Old Whisky - Chestnut Cask Finish (Defilement)