Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 335) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 335) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker)
Loch Lomond
★ 4.50
£67
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 335) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Linkwood |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.3% | 54.9% |
| Age | 11 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £66.95 | £82.95 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 335) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 335) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker)
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 4.50).
Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 335) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker) is better value at £67 vs £83.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 335) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£66.95 vs £82.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £66.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Croftengea?
Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 335) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker) 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 Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 335) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)