Glen Grant 37 Year Old 1974 Cask 7646 (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 37 Year Old 1974 Cask 7646 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Glen Grant
£129
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Glen Grant 37 Year Old 1974 Cask 7646 (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.3% | 54.9% |
| Age | 37 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £128.7 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 37 Year Old 1974 Cask 7646 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Glen Grant 37 Year Old 1974 Cask 7646 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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 £129.
For beginners: Glen Grant 37 Year Old 1974 Cask 7646 (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 37 Year Old 1974 Cask 7646 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (37 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£128.7 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 £128.7)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 37 Year Old 1974 Cask 7646 (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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
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