Filey Bay Refill Sherry Cask #2018 vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Filey Bay Refill Sherry Cask #2018Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
DistilleryFiley BayLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60%54.9%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£119.95£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Filey Bay Refill Sherry Cask #2018

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value60/100

Filey Bay Refill Sherry Cask #2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £120.

For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Filey Bay Refill Sherry Cask #2018

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (60%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£119.95 vs £82.95)
  • 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 affordable (£82.95 vs £119.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water

Who should buy Filey?

Filey Bay Refill Sherry Cask #2018 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

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Filey Bay Refill Sherry Cask #2018

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

HoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

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