Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 900023) (Adelphi) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

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

Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 900023) (Adelphi)Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
DistilleryBunnahabhainLinkwood
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV59.3%54.9%
Age10 yr12 yr
Price£120£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 900023) (Adelphi)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

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

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

Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 900023) (Adelphi)

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).

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £120.

For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 900023) (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (59.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£120 vs £82.95)
  • 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 affordable (£82.95 vs £120)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 900023) (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 Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 900023) (Adelphi)

SherriedSmokeyOld WoodLeathery

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

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

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