Glenmorangie 18 Year Old The Infinita vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old The Infinita
Glenmorangie
★ 5.00
£128
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Glenmorangie 18 Year Old The Infinita | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenmorangie | Linkwood |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 54.9% |
| Age | 18 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £128 | £82.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old The Infinita
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old The Infinita
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: Glenmorangie 18 Year Old The Infinita is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old The Infinita
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£128 vs £82.95)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £128)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Glenmorangie?
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old The Infinita suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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
Only Glenmorangie 18 Year Old The Infinita
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)