Heaven Hill 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 152726) - Artful Dodger vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Heaven Hill 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 152726) - Artful Dodger
Heaven Hill
★ 4.00
£65
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Heaven Hill 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 152726) - Artful Dodger | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Heaven Hill | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Corn | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.3% | 54.9% |
| Age | 10 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £64.95 | £82.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Heaven Hill 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 152726) - Artful Dodger
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Heaven Hill 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 152726) - Artful Dodger
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 4.00).
Heaven Hill 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 152726) - Artful Dodger is better value at £65 vs £83.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Heaven Hill 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 152726) - Artful Dodger
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£64.95 vs £82.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.3%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £64.95)
Who should buy Heaven?
Heaven Hill 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 152726) - Artful Dodger 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 Heaven Hill 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 152726) - Artful Dodger
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)