Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 9042 & 9067) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 9042 & 9067) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Benrinnes
£105
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 9042 & 9067) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | 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 | 49.7% | 54.9% |
| Age | 21 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £104.78 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 9042 & 9067) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 9042 & 9067) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £105.
For beginners: Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 9042 & 9067) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 9042 & 9067) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£104.78 vs £82.95)
- −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 affordable (£82.95 vs £104.78)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 9042 & 9067) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 9042 & 9067) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)