Burnside 20 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Burnside 20 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)
Chorlton Whisky
★ 4.00
£99
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Burnside 20 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Chorlton Whisky | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.7% | 54.9% |
| Age | 20 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £99.24 | £82.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Burnside 20 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Burnside 20 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)
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 £99.
For beginners: Burnside 20 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Burnside 20 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£99.24 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 £99.24)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Burnside?
Burnside 20 Year Old (Chorlton 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.
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 Burnside 20 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)