Girvan 33 Year Old 1979 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Girvan 33 Year Old 1979 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Girvan
£131
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Girvan 33 Year Old 1979 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Girvan | Linkwood |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 54.9% |
| Age | 33 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £131.14 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Girvan 33 Year Old 1979 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Girvan 33 Year Old 1979 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
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).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £131.
For beginners: Girvan 33 Year Old 1979 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Girvan 33 Year Old 1979 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£131.14 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 £131.14)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Girvan?
Girvan 33 Year Old 1979 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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 Girvan 33 Year Old 1979 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)