Dufftown 2008 / 13 Year Old / Artful Dodger Speyside Whisky vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dufftown 2008 / 13 Year Old / Artful Dodger Speyside Whisky
Dufftown
£72
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Dufftown 2008 / 13 Year Old / Artful Dodger Speyside Whisky | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dufftown | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 54.9% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £71.5 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dufftown 2008 / 13 Year Old / Artful Dodger Speyside Whisky
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Dufftown 2008 / 13 Year Old / Artful Dodger Speyside 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 0.00).
Dufftown 2008 / 13 Year Old / Artful Dodger Speyside Whisky is better value at £72 vs £83.
For beginners: Dufftown 2008 / 13 Year Old / Artful Dodger Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Dufftown 2008 / 13 Year Old / Artful Dodger Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£71.5 vs £82.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £71.5)
Who should buy Dufftown?
Dufftown 2008 / 13 Year Old / Artful Dodger Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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
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