Campeltown 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 3) - Dràm Mòr vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

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

Campeltown 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 3) - Dràm MòrLinkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
DistilleryDràm MòrLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.2%54.9%
Age8 yr12 yr
Price£77.95£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Campeltown 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 3) - Dràm Mòr

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

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

Campeltown 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 3) - Dràm Mòr

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).

Campeltown 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 3) - Dràm Mòr is better value at £78 vs £83.

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

Campeltown 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 3) - Dràm Mòr

Pros

  • +More affordable (£77.95 vs £82.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.2%) — may need water
  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £77.95)

Who should buy Campeltown?

Campeltown 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 3) - Dràm Mòr 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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Campeltown 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 3) - Dràm Mòr

YeastySandy

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

HoneyToastedVanilla

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