Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs The Cardrona Growing Wings - Old Forester Bourbon Cask
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

The Cardrona Growing Wings - Old Forester Bourbon Cask
Cardrona Distillery
£125
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | The Cardrona Growing Wings - Old Forester Bourbon Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Cardrona Distillery |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | New Zealand |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 66.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.95 | £124.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
The Cardrona Growing Wings - Old Forester Bourbon Cask
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
The Cardrona Growing Wings - Old Forester Bourbon Cask
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 £125.
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 £124.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
The Cardrona Growing Wings - Old Forester Bourbon Cask
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (66.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£124.5 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 The?
The Cardrona Growing Wings - Old Forester Bourbon Cask 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 The Cardrona Growing Wings - Old Forester Bourbon Cask