GlenAllachie 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 3033) PX Hogshead Single Cask - UK Exclusive vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
GlenAllachie 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 3033) PX Hogshead Single Cask - UK Exclusive
GlenAllachie
£120
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| GlenAllachie 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 3033) PX Hogshead Single Cask - UK Exclusive | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | GlenAllachie | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.1% | 54.9% |
| Age | 11 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £119.95 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
GlenAllachie 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 3033) PX Hogshead Single Cask - UK Exclusive
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
GlenAllachie 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 3033) PX Hogshead Single Cask - UK Exclusive
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
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 £120.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
GlenAllachie 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 3033) PX Hogshead Single Cask - UK Exclusive
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (61.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£119.95 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 £119.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Who should buy GlenAllachie?
GlenAllachie 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 3033) PX Hogshead Single Cask - UK Exclusive 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
Only GlenAllachie 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 3033) PX Hogshead Single Cask - UK Exclusive
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