Bunnahabhain 23 Year Old 1989 (The Whisky Club) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 23 Year Old 1989 (The Whisky Club)
Bunnahabhain
£90
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Bunnahabhain 23 Year Old 1989 (The Whisky Club) | 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% | 54.9% |
| Age | 23 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £89.95 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 23 Year Old 1989 (The Whisky Club)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Bunnahabhain 23 Year Old 1989 (The Whisky Club)
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 0.00).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £90.
For beginners: Bunnahabhain 23 Year Old 1989 (The Whisky Club) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 23 Year Old 1989 (The Whisky Club)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£89.95 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 £89.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 23 Year Old 1989 (The Whisky Club) 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 23 Year Old 1989 (The Whisky Club)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)