Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask Matured vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask Matured
Aberlour
★ 3.72
£91
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask Matured | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 54.9% |
| Age | 16 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £91.47 | £82.95 |
| Rating | 3.72/5 | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask Matured
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask Matured
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 3.72).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £91.
For beginners: Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask Matured is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask Matured
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£91.47 vs £82.95)
- −Lower community rating (3.7 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 £91.47)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask Matured suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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
Only Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask Matured
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)