Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 15012) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 15012) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Invergordon
★ 2.75
£118
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 15012) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Invergordon | Linkwood |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.6% | 54.9% |
| Age | 30 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £117.53 | £82.95 |
| Rating | 2.75/5 | 5.00/5 |
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 15012) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 15012) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
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 2.75).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £118.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 15012) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£117.53 vs £82.95)
- −Lower community rating (2.8 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 £117.53)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Invergordon?
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 15012) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) 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
Only Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 15012) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)