GlenDronach 13 Year Old 2002 (cask 4651) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
GlenDronach 13 Year Old 2002 (cask 4651)
GlenDronach
£75
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| GlenDronach 13 Year Old 2002 (cask 4651) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | GlenDronach | Linkwood |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.8% | 54.9% |
| Age | 13 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £74.95 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
GlenDronach 13 Year Old 2002 (cask 4651)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
GlenDronach 13 Year Old 2002 (cask 4651)
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).
GlenDronach 13 Year Old 2002 (cask 4651) is better value at £75 vs £83.
For beginners: GlenDronach 13 Year Old 2002 (cask 4651) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
GlenDronach 13 Year Old 2002 (cask 4651)
Pros
- +More affordable (£74.95 vs £82.95)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £74.95)
Who should buy GlenDronach?
GlenDronach 13 Year Old 2002 (cask 4651) 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 GlenDronach 13 Year Old 2002 (cask 4651)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)