Benromach Cask Strength Vintage 2014 (bottled 2024) - Batch 03 vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benromach Cask Strength Vintage 2014 (bottled 2024) - Batch 03
Benromach
★ 4.83
£75
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Benromach Cask Strength Vintage 2014 (bottled 2024) - Batch 03 | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benromach | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.6% | 54.9% |
| Age | 9 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £75.3 | £82.95 |
| Rating | 4.83/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benromach Cask Strength Vintage 2014 (bottled 2024) - Batch 03
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Benromach Cask Strength Vintage 2014 (bottled 2024) - Batch 03
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 4.83).
Benromach Cask Strength Vintage 2014 (bottled 2024) - Batch 03 is better value at £75 vs £83.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Benromach Cask Strength Vintage 2014 (bottled 2024) - Batch 03
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£75.3 vs £82.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (60.6%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.8 vs 5.0)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £75.3)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Benromach?
Benromach Cask Strength Vintage 2014 (bottled 2024) - Batch 03 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 Benromach Cask Strength Vintage 2014 (bottled 2024) - Batch 03
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)