English Whisky Co. Heavily Peated 5 Year Old 2010 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
English Whisky Co. Heavily Peated 5 Year Old 2010 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
The English Distillery
£68
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| English Whisky Co. Heavily Peated 5 Year Old 2010 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The English Distillery | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | England | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 67.4% | 54.9% |
| Age | 5 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £67.95 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
English Whisky Co. Heavily Peated 5 Year Old 2010 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
English Whisky Co. Heavily Peated 5 Year Old 2010 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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).
English Whisky Co. Heavily Peated 5 Year Old 2010 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £68 vs £83.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
English Whisky Co. Heavily Peated 5 Year Old 2010 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£67.95 vs £82.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (67.4%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 5 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £67.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy English?
English Whisky Co. Heavily Peated 5 Year Old 2010 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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
Both taste of
Only English Whisky Co. Heavily Peated 5 Year Old 2010 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)