Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Shortcross 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 48) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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
Shortcross 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 48) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Shortcross Gin
£119
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Shortcross 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 48) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Shortcross Gin |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Pot Still |
| ABV | 54.9% | 55.1% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.95 | £118.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Shortcross 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 48) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Shortcross 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 48) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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 £119.
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 £118.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Shortcross 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 48) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£118.95 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 Shortcross?
Shortcross 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 48) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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)
Only Shortcross 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 48) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)