Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Chairman's Reserve 2009 Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)Chairman's Reserve 2009 Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum
DistilleryLinkwoodChairman's Reserve
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV54.9%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£82.95£68.25
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value60/100

Chairman's Reserve 2009 Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Chairman's Reserve 2009 Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Chairman's Reserve 2009 Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum is better value at £68 vs £83.

For beginners: Chairman's Reserve 2009 Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £68.25)

Chairman's Reserve 2009 Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£68.25 vs £82.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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 Chairman's?

Chairman's Reserve 2009 Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanilla

Only Chairman's Reserve 2009 Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum

Tobacco

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