Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Michel Couvreur Fleeting 13 Year Old 2012
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 Couvreur Fleeting 13 Year Old 2012
Michel Couvreur
£113
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Michel Couvreur Fleeting 13 Year Old 2012 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Michel Couvreur |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | France |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 49% |
| Age | 12 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £113.46 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Michel Couvreur Fleeting 13 Year Old 2012
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Michel Couvreur Fleeting 13 Year Old 2012
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 £113.
For beginners: Michel Couvreur Fleeting 13 Year Old 2012 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 £113.46)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Michel Couvreur Fleeting 13 Year Old 2012
Pros
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£113.46 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 Couvreur Fleeting 13 Year Old 2012 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Michel Couvreur Fleeting 13 Year Old 2012