Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs William Larue Weller (2011 Release)
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
William Larue Weller (2011 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 4.50
£103
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | William Larue Weller (2011 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | William Larue Weller |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 54.9% | 66.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.95 | £102.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.50/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
William Larue Weller (2011 Release)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
William Larue Weller (2011 Release)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £103.
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 £102.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
William Larue Weller (2011 Release)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (66.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£102.95 vs £82.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 William?
William Larue Weller (2011 Release) 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
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