Inchgower 17 Year Old (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.

Inchgower 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
DistilleryInchgowerLinkwood
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.4%54.9%
Age17 yr12 yr
Price£59.95£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Inchgower 17 Year Old (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).

Inchgower 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £60 vs £83.

For beginners: Inchgower 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£59.95 vs £82.95)
  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 12 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 £59.95)

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Inchgower 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old Wood

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

HoneyToastedVanilla

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