Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 73.158) - Winter Solstice 2024 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 73.158) - Winter Solstice 2024 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
DistilleryLinkwoodAultmore
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.9%58.2%
Age12 yr11 yr
Price£82.95£120
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 73.158) - Winter Solstice 2024 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 73.158) - Winter Solstice 2024 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £120.

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 £120)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water

Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 73.158) - Winter Solstice 2024 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£120 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 Aultmore?

Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 73.158) - Winter Solstice 2024 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) 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

Malt ExtractToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

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

Honey

Only Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 73.158) - Winter Solstice 2024 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

New Wood

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