Edradour 24 Year Old 1985 Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 24 Year Old 1985 Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Edradour
★ 3.00
£133
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Edradour 24 Year Old 1985 Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Linkwood |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.2% | 54.9% |
| Age | 24 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £132.96 | £82.95 |
| Rating | 3.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 24 Year Old 1985 Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Edradour 24 Year Old 1985 Pedro Ximénez 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 3.00).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £133.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Edradour 24 Year Old 1985 Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Pros
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£132.96 vs £82.95)
- −Lower community rating (3.0 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 affordable (£82.95 vs £132.96)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 24 Year Old 1985 Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish 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 Edradour 24 Year Old 1985 Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)