Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 7537899) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 7537899) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Craigellachie
£87
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 7537899) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.9% | 54.9% |
| Age | 11 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £87.18 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 7537899) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 7537899) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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 £87.
For beginners: Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 7537899) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 7537899) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£87.18 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 £87.18)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 7537899) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 7537899) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)