Hanyu 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 9305 vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hanyu 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 9305
Hanyu
£107
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Hanyu 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 9305 | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hanyu | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.4% | 54.9% |
| Age | 19 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £107.45 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Hanyu 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 9305
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Hanyu 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 9305
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
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 £107.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Hanyu 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 9305
Pros
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£107.45 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 £107.45)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Hanyu?
Hanyu 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 9305 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 Hanyu 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 9305
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)