Breath of Speyside 18 Year Old 1991 (Adelphi) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Breath of Speyside 18 Year Old 1991 (Adelphi)
Adelphi
★ 4.00
£68
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Breath of Speyside 18 Year Old 1991 (Adelphi) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Adelphi | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.3% | 54.9% |
| Age | 18 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £68.45 | £82.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Breath of Speyside 18 Year Old 1991 (Adelphi)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Breath of Speyside 18 Year Old 1991 (Adelphi)
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).
Breath of Speyside 18 Year Old 1991 (Adelphi) is better value at £68 vs £83.
For beginners: Breath of Speyside 18 Year Old 1991 (Adelphi) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Breath of Speyside 18 Year Old 1991 (Adelphi)
Pros
- +More affordable (£68.45 vs £82.95)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £68.45)
Who should buy Breath?
Breath of Speyside 18 Year Old 1991 (Adelphi) 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 Breath of Speyside 18 Year Old 1991 (Adelphi)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)