Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Amrut Bagheera Sherry Cask Finish

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)Amrut Bagheera Sherry Cask Finish
DistilleryLinkwoodAmrut
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIndia
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.9%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£82.95£65
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Amrut Bagheera Sherry Cask Finish

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Amrut Bagheera Sherry Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Amrut Bagheera Sherry Cask Finish is better value at £65 vs £83.

For beginners: Amrut Bagheera Sherry Cask Finish is more approachable (55/100 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 £65)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Amrut Bagheera Sherry Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£65 vs £82.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Amrut?

Amrut Bagheera Sherry Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

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

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Amrut Bagheera Sherry Cask Finish

SherriedSmokeyDried FruitChocolateNutty

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