Inchgower 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800651) (Adelphi) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

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

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800651) (Adelphi)Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
DistilleryInchgowerLinkwood
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.7%54.9%
Age13 yr12 yr
Price£77.95£82.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800651) (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner40/100
Value64/100

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

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

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800651) (Adelphi)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800651) (Adelphi) 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 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800651) (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£77.95 vs £82.95)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.7%) — may need water

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

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £77.95)

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800651) (Adelphi) 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 Inchgower 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 800651) (Adelphi)

SherriedCooked FruitChocolateOld WoodOily

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

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

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