Glen Grant 39 Year Old - Lonach (Duncan Taylor) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 39 Year Old - Lonach (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£130
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Glen Grant 39 Year Old - Lonach (Duncan Taylor) | 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 | 49.6% | 54.9% |
| Age | 39 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £129.95 | £82.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 39 Year Old - Lonach (Duncan Taylor)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Glen Grant 39 Year Old - Lonach (Duncan Taylor)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £130.
For beginners: Glen Grant 39 Year Old - Lonach (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 39 Year Old - Lonach (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (39 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£129.95 vs £82.95)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £129.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 39 Year Old - Lonach (Duncan Taylor) 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
Only Glen Grant 39 Year Old - Lonach (Duncan Taylor)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)