Freshly Cut Grass 1990 - Wemyss Malts (Mortlach) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Freshly Cut Grass 1990 - Wemyss Malts (Mortlach)
Mortlach
£69
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Freshly Cut Grass 1990 - Wemyss Malts (Mortlach) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 54.9% |
| Age | 20 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £69.25 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Freshly Cut Grass 1990 - Wemyss Malts (Mortlach)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Freshly Cut Grass 1990 - Wemyss Malts (Mortlach)
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).
Freshly Cut Grass 1990 - Wemyss Malts (Mortlach) is better value at £69 vs £83.
For beginners: Freshly Cut Grass 1990 - Wemyss Malts (Mortlach) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Freshly Cut Grass 1990 - Wemyss Malts (Mortlach)
Pros
- +More affordable (£69.25 vs £82.95)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
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 £69.25)
Who should buy Freshly?
Freshly Cut Grass 1990 - Wemyss Malts (Mortlach) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
Both taste of
Only Freshly Cut Grass 1990 - Wemyss Malts (Mortlach)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)