Benrinnes 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 2273 (Bladnoch) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 2273 (Bladnoch)
Benrinnes
★ 2.00
£60
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Benrinnes 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 2273 (Bladnoch) | 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% | 54.9% |
| Age | 25 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £60.43 | £82.95 |
| Rating | 2.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 2273 (Bladnoch)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Benrinnes 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 2273 (Bladnoch)
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 2.00).
Benrinnes 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 2273 (Bladnoch) is better value at £60 vs £83.
For beginners: Benrinnes 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 2273 (Bladnoch) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 2273 (Bladnoch)
Pros
- +More affordable (£60.43 vs £82.95)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (2.0 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 £60.43)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 2273 (Bladnoch) 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 25 Year Old 1984 Cask 2273 (Bladnoch)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)