Glenglassaugh 7 Year Old 2009 (cask R1160/#4) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

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

Glenglassaugh 7 Year Old 2009 (cask R1160/#4)Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
DistilleryGlenglassaughLinkwood
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.7%54.9%
Age7 yr12 yr
Price£70£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenglassaugh 7 Year Old 2009 (cask R1160/#4)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glenglassaugh 7 Year Old 2009 (cask R1160/#4)

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).

Glenglassaugh 7 Year Old 2009 (cask R1160/#4) is better value at £70 vs £83.

For beginners: Glenglassaugh 7 Year Old 2009 (cask R1160/#4) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Glenglassaugh 7 Year Old 2009 (cask R1160/#4)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£70 vs £82.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.7%) — 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 7 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £70)

Who should buy Glenglassaugh?

Glenglassaugh 7 Year Old 2009 (cask R1160/#4) 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 Glenglassaugh 7 Year Old 2009 (cask R1160/#4)

SherriedDried FruitNuttyTobacco

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

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

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