Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 72586) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

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

Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 72586) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
DistilleryGlen KeithLinkwood
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54%54.9%
Age23 yr12 yr
Price£136.07£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 72586) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 72586) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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 £136.

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

Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 72586) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£136.07 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 £136.07)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 72586) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 ExtractVanillaHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1997 (cask 72586) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Nutty

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

Toasted

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