Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (4th Edition)
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
Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (4th Edition)
Master of Malt
£135
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (4th Edition) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Master of Malt |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £134.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (4th Edition)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (4th Edition)
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 £135.
For beginners: Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (4th Edition) is more approachable (70/100 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 £134.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (4th Edition)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£134.95 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 Master?
Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (4th Edition) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (4th Edition)