Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Copperworks Distilling Farmsmith American Single Malt Whiskey

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)Copperworks Distilling Farmsmith American Single Malt Whiskey
DistilleryLinkwoodCopperworks
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV54.9%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£82.95£64.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Copperworks Distilling Farmsmith American Single Malt Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Copperworks Distilling Farmsmith American Single Malt Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Copperworks Distilling Farmsmith American Single Malt Whiskey is better value at £65 vs £83.

For beginners: Copperworks Distilling Farmsmith American Single Malt Whiskey 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 £64.95)

Copperworks Distilling Farmsmith American Single Malt Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£64.95 vs £82.95)

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 Copperworks?

Copperworks Distilling Farmsmith American Single Malt Whiskey 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

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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

HoneyToastedVanilla

Only Copperworks Distilling Farmsmith American Single Malt Whiskey

Yeasty

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