Copperworks Distilling Farmsmith American Single Malt Whiskey vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

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

Copperworks Distilling Farmsmith American Single Malt WhiskeyLinkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
DistilleryCopperworksLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%54.9%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£64.95£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Copperworks Distilling Farmsmith American Single Malt Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

Copperworks Distilling Farmsmith American Single Malt Whiskey

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).

Copperworks Distilling Farmsmith American Single Malt Whiskey is better value at £65 vs £83.

For beginners: Copperworks Distilling Farmsmith American Single Malt Whiskey is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Copperworks Distilling Farmsmith American Single Malt Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£64.95 vs £82.95)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £64.95)

Who should buy Copperworks?

Copperworks Distilling Farmsmith American Single Malt Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Copperworks Distilling Farmsmith American Single Malt Whiskey

Yeasty

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

HoneyToastedVanilla

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