Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 892-4) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

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

Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 892-4) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
DistilleryGlen ScotiaLinkwood
RegionCampbeltownSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.5%54.9%
Age8 yr12 yr
Price£77.95£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 892-4) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 892-4) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

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 Scotia 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 892-4) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £78 vs £83.

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

Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 892-4) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£77.95 vs £82.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £77.95)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 892-4) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) 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

Only Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 892-4) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

SherriedOilyTobacco

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

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

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