Dartmoor Bordeaux Cask Matured Whisky vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dartmoor Bordeaux Cask Matured Whisky
Dartmoor
★ 3.67
£67
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Dartmoor Bordeaux Cask Matured Whisky | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dartmoor | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | England | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 54.9% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £66.5 | £82.95 |
| Rating | 3.67/5 | 5.00/5 |
Dartmoor Bordeaux Cask Matured Whisky
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Dartmoor Bordeaux Cask Matured Whisky
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 3.67).
Dartmoor Bordeaux Cask Matured Whisky is better value at £67 vs £83.
For beginners: Dartmoor Bordeaux Cask Matured Whisky is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Dartmoor Bordeaux Cask Matured Whisky
Pros
- +More affordable (£66.5 vs £82.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.7 vs 5.0)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £66.5)
Who should buy Dartmoor?
Dartmoor Bordeaux Cask Matured Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Dartmoor Bordeaux Cask Matured Whisky
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)