Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Inchgower 29 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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
Inchgower 29 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Inchgower
★ 3.50
£90
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Inchgower 29 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Inchgower |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 53.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 29 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £89.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.50/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Inchgower 29 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Inchgower 29 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.50).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £90.
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 £89.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Inchgower 29 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£89.95 vs £82.95)
- −Lower community rating (3.5 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 Inchgower?
Inchgower 29 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Inchgower 29 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)