Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Octomore 13.1 5 Year Old
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
Octomore 13.1 5 Year Old
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£135
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Octomore 13.1 5 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Bruichladdich |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 59.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 5 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £134.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Octomore 13.1 5 Year Old
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Octomore 13.1 5 Year Old
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £135.
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
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £134.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 5 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Octomore 13.1 5 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (59.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£134.95 vs £82.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 Octomore?
Octomore 13.1 5 Year Old 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 Octomore 13.1 5 Year Old