Glen Moray 38 Year Old 1971 - Rare Auld (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 38 Year Old 1971 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
DistilleryGlen MorayLinkwood
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.7%54.9%
Age38 yr12 yr
Price£102.45£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 38 Year Old 1971 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glen Moray 38 Year Old 1971 - Rare Auld (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 £102.

For beginners: Glen Moray 38 Year Old 1971 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 38 Year Old 1971 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (38 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£102.45 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 £102.45)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 38 Year Old 1971 - Rare Auld (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 Moray 38 Year Old 1971 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Old WoodTobaccoSherriedDried FruitCooked Mash

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

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

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