Highland Park 17 Year Old 2006 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 17 Year Old 2006 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Highland Park
£70
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Highland Park 17 Year Old 2006 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Linkwood |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.1% | 54.9% |
| Age | 17 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £69.95 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 17 Year Old 2006 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Highland Park 17 Year Old 2006 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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).
Highland Park 17 Year Old 2006 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £70 vs £83.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 17 Year Old 2006 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£69.95 vs £82.95)
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.1%) — 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £69.95)
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 17 Year Old 2006 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Highland Park 17 Year Old 2006 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)