Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old
Bunnahabhain
★ 4.25
£116
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Linkwood |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.3% | 54.9% |
| Age | 18 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £115.83 | £82.95 |
| Rating | 4.25/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old
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 4.25).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £116.
For beginners: Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£115.83 vs £82.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.3 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 £115.83)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
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 18 Year Old
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)