Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs J.J. Corry Anfa No.2

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)J.J. Corry Anfa No.2
DistilleryLinkwoodJ.J. Corry
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV54.9%50%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£82.95£130.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

J.J. Corry Anfa No.2

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

J.J. Corry Anfa No.2

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 £131.

For beginners: J.J. Corry Anfa No.2 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 £130.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water

J.J. Corry Anfa No.2

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£130.95 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 J.J.?

J.J. Corry Anfa No.2 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

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

Toasted

Only J.J. Corry Anfa No.2

Fragant

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