Glengoyne 18 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

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

Glengoyne 18 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch WhiskyLinkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
DistilleryGlengoyneLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%54.9%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£112£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Glengoyne 18 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glengoyne 18 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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 £112.

For beginners: Glengoyne 18 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glengoyne 18 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£112 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 £112)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 18 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

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

HoneyFresh FruitToasted

Only Glengoyne 18 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SherriedNutty

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

Malt ExtractVanilla

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