Blended Scotch Whisky 25 Year Old 1993 (Master of Malt) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Blended Scotch Whisky 25 Year Old 1993 (Master of Malt)Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
DistilleryMaster of MaltLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%54.9%
Age25 yr12 yr
Price£74.95£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Blended Scotch Whisky 25 Year Old 1993 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value60/100

Blended Scotch Whisky 25 Year Old 1993 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Blended Scotch Whisky 25 Year Old 1993 (Master of Malt) is better value at £75 vs £83.

For beginners: Blended Scotch Whisky 25 Year Old 1993 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Blended Scotch Whisky 25 Year Old 1993 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£74.95 vs £82.95)
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 £74.95)

Who should buy Blended?

Blended Scotch Whisky 25 Year Old 1993 (Master of Malt) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 Blended Scotch Whisky 25 Year Old 1993 (Master of Malt)

ChocolateDried FruitSherriedOld Wood

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

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