Glen Moray 2013 / Amontillado Finish / Warehouse 1 Release Speyside Whisky vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

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

Glen Moray 2013 / Amontillado Finish / Warehouse 1 Release Speyside WhiskyLinkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
DistilleryGlen MorayLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%54.9%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£75.75£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 2013 / Amontillado Finish / Warehouse 1 Release Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glen Moray 2013 / Amontillado Finish / Warehouse 1 Release Speyside Whisky

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).

Glen Moray 2013 / Amontillado Finish / Warehouse 1 Release Speyside Whisky is better value at £76 vs £83.

For beginners: Glen Moray 2013 / Amontillado Finish / Warehouse 1 Release Speyside Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 2013 / Amontillado Finish / Warehouse 1 Release Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£75.75 vs £82.95)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £75.75)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 2013 / Amontillado Finish / Warehouse 1 Release Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Moray 2013 / Amontillado Finish / Warehouse 1 Release Speyside Whisky

SherriedChocolateTobaccoLeatheryNutty

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

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

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