Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12755) - Old Particular (Douglas 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 1988 (cask 12755) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
DistilleryInvergordonLinkwood
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV50.6%54.9%
Age30 yr12 yr
Price£84.78£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12755) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12755) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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 £85.

For beginners: Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12755) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12755) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£84.78 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 £84.78)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12755) - Old Particular (Douglas 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

Malt Extract

Only Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12755) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodOilyNuttyYeasty

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

HoneyToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

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