Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Edradour 14 Year Old 2001 (cask 2219) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter
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
Edradour 14 Year Old 2001 (cask 2219) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter
Edradour
£73
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Edradour 14 Year Old 2001 (cask 2219) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Edradour |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 55.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £72.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Edradour 14 Year Old 2001 (cask 2219) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Edradour 14 Year Old 2001 (cask 2219) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Edradour 14 Year Old 2001 (cask 2219) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter is better value at £73 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 £72.95)
Edradour 14 Year Old 2001 (cask 2219) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter
Pros
- +More affordable (£72.95 vs £82.95)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.6%) — 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 Edradour?
Edradour 14 Year Old 2001 (cask 2219) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter 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 Edradour 14 Year Old 2001 (cask 2219) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter