Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Ardmore 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 2455) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon & Company)
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
Ardmore 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 2455) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon & Company)
Ardmore
£90
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Ardmore 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 2455) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon & Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Ardmore |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 45% |
| Age | 12 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £90.43 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Ardmore 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 2455) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon & Company)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Ardmore 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 2455) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon & Company)
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 £90.
For beginners: Ardmore 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 2455) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon & Company) is more approachable (55/100 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 £90.43)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Ardmore 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 2455) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon & Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£90.43 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 Ardmore?
Ardmore 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 2455) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon & Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Ardmore 25 Year Old 1988 (cask 2455) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon & Company)