Glen Moray 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 7047245) - The Octave (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 Moray 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 7047245) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
DistilleryGlen MorayLinkwood
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.3%54.9%
Age16 yr12 yr
Price£106.95£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 7047245) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

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 Moray 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 7047245) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

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 £107.

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

Glen Moray 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 7047245) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (16 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£106.95 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 £106.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 7047245) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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

HoneyToasted

Only Glen Moray 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 7047245) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh Fruit

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