Helsinki Distilling Company 6 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

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

Helsinki Distilling Company 6 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
DistilleryHelsinkiLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryFinlandScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV51.3%54.9%
Age6 yr12 yr
Price£74.95£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Helsinki Distilling Company 6 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Helsinki Distilling Company 6 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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).

Helsinki Distilling Company 6 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £75 vs £83.

For beginners: Helsinki Distilling Company 6 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Helsinki Distilling Company 6 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£74.95 vs £82.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.3%) — may need water
  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £74.95)

Who should buy Helsinki?

Helsinki Distilling Company 6 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Helsinki Distilling Company 6 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SherriedChocolateDried FruitNutty

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

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

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