Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Sherry Cask Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)Sherry Cask Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)
DistilleryLinkwoodDrinks by the Dram
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV54.9%50.1%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£82.95£134.95
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value60/100

Sherry Cask Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Sherry Cask Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £135.

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 £134.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water

Sherry Cask Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£134.95 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 Sherry?

Sherry Cask Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition) 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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Sherry Cask Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)

SherriedDried FruitNuttyOld Wood

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