Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Glenglassaugh 2015 / 10 Year Old / The Zodiac: Pisces / The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky
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
Glenglassaugh 2015 / 10 Year Old / The Zodiac: Pisces / The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky
Glenglassaugh
£88
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Glenglassaugh 2015 / 10 Year Old / The Zodiac: Pisces / The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Glenglassaugh |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 54.9% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.95 | £87.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Glenglassaugh 2015 / 10 Year Old / The Zodiac: Pisces / The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Glenglassaugh 2015 / 10 Year Old / The Zodiac: Pisces / The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky
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 £88.
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 £87.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Glenglassaugh 2015 / 10 Year Old / The Zodiac: Pisces / The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −More expensive (£87.95 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 Glenglassaugh?
Glenglassaugh 2015 / 10 Year Old / The Zodiac: Pisces / The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Glenglassaugh 2015 / 10 Year Old / The Zodiac: Pisces / The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky