Allt-à-Bhainne 8 Year Old 2016 - Spirit of Scotland (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Allt-à-Bhainne 8 Year Old 2016 - Spirit of Scotland (Gordon & MacPhail)
Allt-á-Bhainne
£60
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Allt-à-Bhainne 8 Year Old 2016 - Spirit of Scotland (Gordon & MacPhail) | 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 | 63.5% | 54.9% |
| Age | 8 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £59.5 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Allt-à-Bhainne 8 Year Old 2016 - Spirit of Scotland (Gordon & MacPhail)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Allt-à-Bhainne 8 Year Old 2016 - Spirit of Scotland (Gordon & MacPhail)
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).
Allt-à-Bhainne 8 Year Old 2016 - Spirit of Scotland (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £60 vs £83.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Allt-à-Bhainne 8 Year Old 2016 - Spirit of Scotland (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£59.5 vs £82.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (63.5%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £59.5)
Who should buy Allt-à-Bhainne?
Allt-à-Bhainne 8 Year Old 2016 - Spirit of Scotland (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 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
Both taste of
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