Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Ledaig 19 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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
Ledaig 19 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Tobermory
★ 3.40
£78
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Ledaig 19 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £77.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.40/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Ledaig 19 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Ledaig 19 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.40).
Ledaig 19 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £78 vs £83.
For beginners: Ledaig 19 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £77.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Ledaig 19 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£77.95 vs £82.95)
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.4 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 Ledaig?
Ledaig 19 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Ledaig 19 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)