Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Glen Mhor 30 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)Glen Mhor 30 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryLinkwoodGlen Mhor
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.9%50%
Age12 yr30 yr
Price£82.95£123.6
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Glen Mhor 30 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner55/100
Value40/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Mhor 30 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £124.

For beginners: Glen Mhor 30 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£82.95 vs £123.6)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water

Glen Mhor 30 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£123.6 vs £82.95)

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 Glen?

Glen Mhor 30 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

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

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Glen Mhor 30 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodNuttyDried FruitTobacco

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