Inchgower 19 Year Old 2001 (cask 9334) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co,) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

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

Inchgower 19 Year Old 2001 (cask 9334) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co,)Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
DistilleryInchgowerLinkwood
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.5%54.9%
Age19 yr12 yr
Price£119.95£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 19 Year Old 2001 (cask 9334) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co,)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Inchgower 19 Year Old 2001 (cask 9334) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co,)

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).

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £120.

For beginners: Inchgower 19 Year Old 2001 (cask 9334) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co,) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 19 Year Old 2001 (cask 9334) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co,)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£119.95 vs £82.95)
  • 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 affordable (£82.95 vs £119.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 19 Year Old 2001 (cask 9334) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co,) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

HoneyFresh FruitVanilla

Only Inchgower 19 Year Old 2001 (cask 9334) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co,)

Cooked FruitSherried

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

Malt ExtractToasted

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