Glencadam 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 336100) - Port Pipe Matured vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

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

Glencadam 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 336100) - Port Pipe MaturedLinkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
DistilleryGlencadamLinkwood
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV61.6%54.9%
Age13 yr12 yr
Price£129.9£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Glencadam 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 336100) - Port Pipe Matured

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glencadam 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 336100) - Port Pipe Matured

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 £130.

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

Glencadam 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 336100) - Port Pipe Matured

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (61.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£129.9 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 £129.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water

Who should buy Glencadam?

Glencadam 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 336100) - Port Pipe Matured 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

Honey

Only Glencadam 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 336100) - Port Pipe Matured

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitOld Wood

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

Malt ExtractToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

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