Auchroisk 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 102227) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

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

Auchroisk 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 102227) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
DistilleryAuchroiskLinkwood
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45.5%54.9%
Age24 yr12 yr
Price£121£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Auchroisk 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 102227) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Auchroisk 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 102227) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

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 £121.

For beginners: Auchroisk 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 102227) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Auchroisk 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 102227) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£121 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 £121)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water

Who should buy Auchroisk?

Auchroisk 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 102227) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

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