Glenturret 18 Years Old 1994 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

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

Glenturret 18 Years Old 1994 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
DistilleryGlenturretLinkwood
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%54.9%
Age18 yr12 yr
Price£82.01£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenturret 18 Years Old 1994 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glenturret 18 Years Old 1994 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

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).

Glenturret 18 Years Old 1994 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £82 vs £83.

For beginners: Glenturret 18 Years Old 1994 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glenturret 18 Years Old 1994 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£82.01 vs £82.95)
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 £82.01)

Who should buy Glenturret?

Glenturret 18 Years Old 1994 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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

Only Glenturret 18 Years Old 1994 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

SherriedChocolateDried FruitLeathery

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

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

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