Bushmills 11 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bushmills 11 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask
Bushmills
£95
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Bushmills 11 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47% | 54.9% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £94.54 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bushmills 11 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Bushmills 11 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask
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 £95.
For beginners: Bushmills 11 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bushmills 11 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£94.54 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 £94.54)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Bushmills?
Bushmills 11 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Bushmills 11 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)