Ballantine's 21 Year Old vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ballantine's 21 Year Old
Ballantine's
★ 2.33
£100
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Ballantine's 21 Year Old | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ballantine's | Linkwood |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 54.9% |
| Age | 21 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £99.99 | £82.95 |
| Rating | 2.33/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ballantine's 21 Year Old
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Ballantine's 21 Year Old
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 2.33).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £100.
For beginners: Ballantine's 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Ballantine's 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£99.99 vs £82.95)
- −Lower community rating (2.3 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 £99.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Ballantine's?
Ballantine's 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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 Ballantine's 21 Year Old
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)