Aultmore 10 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.
Aultmore 10 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Aultmore
£60
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Aultmore 10 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.8% | 54.9% |
| Age | 10 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £59.95 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 10 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Aultmore 10 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).
Aultmore 10 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) is better value at £60 vs £83.
For beginners: Aultmore 10 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 10 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Pros
- +More affordable (£59.95 vs £82.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.8%) — 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 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £59.95)
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 10 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) 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
Only Aultmore 10 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)