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

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

Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2008 - Moon (Fable Whisky)Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
DistilleryDailuaineLinkwood
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.2%54.9%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£77.95£82.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2008 - Moon (Fable Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner40/100
Value64/100

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

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

Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2008 - Moon (Fable Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2008 - Moon (Fable Whisky) 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).

Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2008 - Moon (Fable Whisky)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£77.95 vs £82.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — may need water

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

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

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

Who should buy Dailuaine?

Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2008 - Moon (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.

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 ExtractHoneyFresh FruitToasted

Only Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2008 - Moon (Fable Whisky)

Old Wood

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

Vanilla

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