Inchgower 10 Year Old 2011 - Labyrinth (Fable Whisky) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

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

Inchgower 10 Year Old 2011 - Labyrinth (Fable Whisky)Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
DistilleryInchgowerLinkwood
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV59%54.9%
Age10 yr12 yr
Price£77.65£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 10 Year Old 2011 - Labyrinth (Fable Whisky)

Smoke65/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

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

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

Inchgower 10 Year Old 2011 - Labyrinth (Fable Whisky)

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).

Inchgower 10 Year Old 2011 - Labyrinth (Fable Whisky) is better value at £78 vs £83.

For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 10 Year Old 2011 - Labyrinth (Fable Whisky)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£77.65 vs £82.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (59%) — 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 10 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £77.65)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 10 Year Old 2011 - Labyrinth (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.

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

Both taste of

Malt Extract

Only Inchgower 10 Year Old 2011 - Labyrinth (Fable Whisky)

SmokeyKipperySandy

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

HoneyToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

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