Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Kavalan Solist Sherry Cask Matured (cask S081217042)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)Kavalan Solist Sherry Cask Matured (cask S081217042)
DistilleryLinkwoodKavalan
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandTaiwan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.9%59.4%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£82.95£120
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Kavalan Solist Sherry Cask Matured (cask S081217042)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Kavalan Solist Sherry Cask Matured (cask S081217042)

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 £120.

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 £120)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water

Kavalan Solist Sherry Cask Matured (cask S081217042)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (59.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£120 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 Kavalan?

Kavalan Solist Sherry Cask Matured (cask S081217042) 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

Honey

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

Malt ExtractToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Kavalan Solist Sherry Cask Matured (cask S081217042)

SherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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