Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 11639/019/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 11639/019/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
Benrinnes
£64
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 11639/019/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.9% | 54.9% |
| Age | 13 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £63.95 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 11639/019/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 11639/019/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
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).
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 11639/019/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) is better value at £64 vs £83.
For beginners: Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 11639/019/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 11639/019/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
Pros
- +More affordable (£63.95 vs £82.95)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.9%) — 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £63.95)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 11639/019/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) 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 Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 11639/019/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)