Braeval 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12399) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Braeval 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12399) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
★ 4.00
£100
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Braeval 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12399) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet) | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.5% | 54.9% |
| Age | 20 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £82.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Braeval 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12399) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Braeval 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12399) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 4.00).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £100.
For beginners: Braeval 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12399) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Braeval 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12399) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£99.95 vs £82.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 £99.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Braeval?
Braeval 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12399) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 Braeval 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12399) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)