Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Michel Forgeron Barrique 87 Grande Champagne Cognac
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
Michel Forgeron Barrique 87 Grande Champagne Cognac
Michel Forgeron
£135
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Michel Forgeron Barrique 87 Grande Champagne Cognac | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Michel Forgeron |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 54.9% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.95 | £135 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Michel Forgeron Barrique 87 Grande Champagne Cognac
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Michel Forgeron Barrique 87 Grande Champagne Cognac
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 £135.
For beginners: Michel Forgeron Barrique 87 Grande Champagne Cognac is more approachable (70/100 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 £135)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Michel Forgeron Barrique 87 Grande Champagne Cognac
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£135 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 Michel?
Michel Forgeron Barrique 87 Grande Champagne Cognac suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Michel Forgeron Barrique 87 Grande Champagne Cognac