Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Benriach 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 2048)
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
Benriach 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 2048)
Benriach
£94
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Benriach 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 2048) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Benriach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 61.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £93.6 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Benriach 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 2048)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Benriach 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 2048)
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: 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 £93.6)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Benriach 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 2048)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (61.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£93.6 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 Benriach?
Benriach 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 2048) 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
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Benriach 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 2048)