Dalmore 27 Year Old 1986 (cask 3093) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dalmore 27 Year Old 1986 (cask 3093) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Dalmore
★ 5.00
£119
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Dalmore 27 Year Old 1986 (cask 3093) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Linkwood |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 54.9% |
| Age | 27 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £118.85 | £82.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Dalmore 27 Year Old 1986 (cask 3093) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Dalmore 27 Year Old 1986 (cask 3093) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
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 £119.
For beginners: Dalmore 27 Year Old 1986 (cask 3093) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Dalmore 27 Year Old 1986 (cask 3093) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£118.85 vs £82.95)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £118.85)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Dalmore?
Dalmore 27 Year Old 1986 (cask 3093) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
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 Dalmore 27 Year Old 1986 (cask 3093) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)