BenRiach 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 2047) - Peated Port Cask vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 2047) - Peated Port Cask
Benriach
£70
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| BenRiach 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 2047) - Peated Port Cask | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 63.2% | 54.9% |
| Age | 9 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £69.95 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 2047) - Peated Port Cask
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
BenRiach 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 2047) - Peated Port Cask
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).
BenRiach 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 2047) - Peated Port Cask is better value at £70 vs £83.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 2047) - Peated Port Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£69.95 vs £82.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (63.2%) — 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 9 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £69.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 2047) - Peated Port Cask suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 BenRiach 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 2047) - Peated Port Cask
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)