Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No.6:2 Alcor
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
Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No.6:2 Alcor
Spirit of Hven
£96
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No.6:2 Alcor | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Spirit of Hven |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Sweden |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 45% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.95 | £96.05 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No.6:2 Alcor
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No.6:2 Alcor
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 £96.
For beginners: Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No.6:2 Alcor is more approachable (55/100 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 £96.05)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No.6:2 Alcor
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£96.05 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 Spirit?
Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No.6:2 Alcor suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No.6:2 Alcor