Glenlivet 37 Year Old 1974 (Cask 5247) (Berry Bros. & Rudd vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenlivet 37 Year Old 1974 (Cask 5247) (Berry Bros. & Rudd
The Glenlivet
★ 5.00
£128
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Glenlivet 37 Year Old 1974 (Cask 5247) (Berry Bros. & Rudd | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Glenlivet | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 54.9% |
| Age | 37 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £127.71 | £82.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glenlivet 37 Year Old 1974 (Cask 5247) (Berry Bros. & Rudd
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Glenlivet 37 Year Old 1974 (Cask 5247) (Berry Bros. & Rudd
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £128.
For beginners: Glenlivet 37 Year Old 1974 (Cask 5247) (Berry Bros. & Rudd is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Glenlivet 37 Year Old 1974 (Cask 5247) (Berry Bros. & Rudd
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (37 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£127.71 vs £82.95)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £127.71)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Glenlivet?
Glenlivet 37 Year Old 1974 (Cask 5247) (Berry Bros. & Rudd is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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
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