Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 314992) - Rest & Be Thankful vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 314992) - Rest & Be Thankful
Craigellachie
£72
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 314992) - Rest & Be Thankful | 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 | 54.6% | 54.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £71.95 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 314992) - Rest & Be Thankful
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 314992) - Rest & Be Thankful
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).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 314992) - Rest & Be Thankful is better value at £72 vs £83.
For beginners: Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 314992) - Rest & Be Thankful is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 314992) - Rest & Be Thankful
Pros
- +More affordable (£71.95 vs £82.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.6%) — 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £71.95)
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 314992) - Rest & Be Thankful 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
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Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 314992) - Rest & Be Thankful
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