Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Benrinnes 18 Year Old (cask 898) - Chapter 7

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)Benrinnes 18 Year Old (cask 898) - Chapter 7
DistilleryLinkwoodBenrinnes
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.9%52.1%
Age12 yr18 yr
Price£82.95£109.87
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value60/100

Benrinnes 18 Year Old (cask 898) - Chapter 7

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Benrinnes 18 Year Old (cask 898) - Chapter 7

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £110.

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 £109.87)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water

Benrinnes 18 Year Old (cask 898) - Chapter 7

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£109.87 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 Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 18 Year Old (cask 898) - Chapter 7 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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanilla

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

Fresh Fruit

Only Benrinnes 18 Year Old (cask 898) - Chapter 7

Cooked Mash

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