Allt-á-Bhainne 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Allt-á-Bhainne 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Allt-á-Bhainne
£100
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Allt-á-Bhainne 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Allt-á-Bhainne | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 41.9% | 54.9% |
| Age | 23 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Allt-á-Bhainne 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Allt-á-Bhainne 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
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 £100.
For beginners: Allt-á-Bhainne 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Allt-á-Bhainne 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£99.95 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 £99.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Allt-á-Bhainne?
Allt-á-Bhainne 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) 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 Allt-á-Bhainne 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)