Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Bladnoch 19 Year Old 1992 - 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
Bladnoch 19 Year Old 1992 - Berry Bros & Rudd
Bladnoch
£76
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Bladnoch 19 Year Old 1992 - Berry Bros & Rudd | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Bladnoch |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 51.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £76.23 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Bladnoch 19 Year Old 1992 - Berry Bros & Rudd
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Bladnoch 19 Year Old 1992 - Berry Bros & Rudd
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bladnoch 19 Year Old 1992 - Berry Bros & Rudd is better value at £76 vs £83.
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £76.23)
Bladnoch 19 Year Old 1992 - Berry Bros & Rudd
Pros
- +More affordable (£76.23 vs £82.95)
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
- −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 Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 19 Year Old 1992 - 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 Bladnoch 19 Year Old 1992 - Berry Bros & Rudd