Ballechin 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 5) - Straight From The Cask vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ballechin 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 5) - Straight From The Cask
Edradour
★ 5.00
£67
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Ballechin 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 5) - Straight From The Cask | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Linkwood |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.7% | 54.9% |
| Age | 13 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £66.84 | £82.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ballechin 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 5) - Straight From The Cask
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Ballechin 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 5) - Straight From The Cask
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Quick verdict
Ballechin 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 5) - Straight From The Cask is better value at £67 vs £83.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Ballechin 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 5) - Straight From The Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£66.84 vs £82.95)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £66.84)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ballechin?
Ballechin 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 5) - Straight From The Cask 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 Ballechin 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 5) - Straight From The Cask
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)