Dailuaine 21 Year Old 1997 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dailuaine 21 Year Old 1997 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Dailuaine
★ 5.00
£130
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Dailuaine 21 Year Old 1997 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dailuaine | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 54.9% |
| Age | 21 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £129.95 | £82.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Dailuaine 21 Year Old 1997 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Dailuaine 21 Year Old 1997 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £130.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Dailuaine 21 Year Old 1997 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£129.95 vs £82.95)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £129.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Dailuaine?
Dailuaine 21 Year Old 1997 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Dailuaine 21 Year Old 1997 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)