Inchfad 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchfad 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness)
Loch Lomond
£65
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Inchfad 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 54.9% |
| Age | 13 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £64.95 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchfad 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Inchfad 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness)
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).
Inchfad 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness) is better value at £65 vs £83.
For beginners: Inchfad 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Inchfad 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£64.95 vs £82.95)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
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 £64.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Inchfad?
Inchfad 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Inchfad 13 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)