Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Blended Malt 19 Year Old 2001 (Thompson Bros.)
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
Blended Malt 19 Year Old 2001 (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
£75
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Blended Malt 19 Year Old 2001 (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 44.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £74.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Blended Malt 19 Year Old 2001 (Thompson Bros.)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Blended Malt 19 Year Old 2001 (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Blended Malt 19 Year Old 2001 (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £75 vs £83.
For beginners: Blended Malt 19 Year Old 2001 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £74.95)
Blended Malt 19 Year Old 2001 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +More affordable (£74.95 vs £82.95)
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 Blended?
Blended Malt 19 Year Old 2001 (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Blended Malt 19 Year Old 2001 (Thompson Bros.)