Darkness! Tobermory Heavily Peated 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Darkness! Tobermory Heavily Peated 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Tobermory
★ 4.60
£118
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Darkness! Tobermory Heavily Peated 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tobermory | Linkwood |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60% | 54.9% |
| Age | 20 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £117.95 | £82.95 |
| Rating | 4.60/5 | 5.00/5 |
Darkness! Tobermory Heavily Peated 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Darkness! Tobermory Heavily Peated 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
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 4.60).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £118.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Darkness! Tobermory Heavily Peated 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (60%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£117.95 vs £82.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.6 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 affordable (£82.95 vs £117.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Darkness!?
Darkness! Tobermory Heavily Peated 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Darkness! Tobermory Heavily Peated 20 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)