Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox
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
Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox
Blackwater
£94
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Blackwater |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | Irish |
| ABV | 54.9% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.95 | £93.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox
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 £94.
For beginners: Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox is more approachable (75/100 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 £93.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£93.95 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 Blackwater?
Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox