Aberlour 15 Year Old Cask Strength - Limited Release 2023 vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 15 Year Old Cask Strength - Limited Release 2023
Aberlour
£135
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Aberlour 15 Year Old Cask Strength - Limited Release 2023 | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.7% | 54.9% |
| Age | 15 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £134.95 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 15 Year Old Cask Strength - Limited Release 2023
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Aberlour 15 Year Old Cask Strength - Limited Release 2023
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable 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 £135.
For beginners: Aberlour 15 Year Old Cask Strength - Limited Release 2023 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 15 Year Old Cask Strength - Limited Release 2023
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£134.95 vs £82.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 15 Year Old Cask Strength - Limited Release 2023 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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.
Tasting notes
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Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)