Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Bunnahabhain "Sultanas & Cigar Smoke" (cask 159) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
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
Bunnahabhain "Sultanas & Cigar Smoke" (cask 159) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
The Vintage Malt Whisky Company
£71
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Bunnahabhain "Sultanas & Cigar Smoke" (cask 159) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | The Vintage Malt Whisky Company |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 50.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £70.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Bunnahabhain "Sultanas & Cigar Smoke" (cask 159) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Bunnahabhain "Sultanas & Cigar Smoke" (cask 159) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bunnahabhain "Sultanas & Cigar Smoke" (cask 159) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £71 vs £83.
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £70.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bunnahabhain "Sultanas & Cigar Smoke" (cask 159) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£70.95 vs £82.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
- −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 Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain "Sultanas & Cigar Smoke" (cask 159) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Bunnahabhain "Sultanas & Cigar Smoke" (cask 159) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)