Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Girvan 33 Year Old 1979 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
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
Girvan 33 Year Old 1979 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Girvan
£131
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Girvan 33 Year Old 1979 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Girvan |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 54.9% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £131.14 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Girvan 33 Year Old 1979 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Girvan 33 Year Old 1979 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
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 £131.
For beginners: Girvan 33 Year Old 1979 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (60/100 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 £131.14)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Girvan 33 Year Old 1979 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£131.14 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 Girvan?
Girvan 33 Year Old 1979 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Girvan 33 Year Old 1979 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)