J.J. Corry Anfa No.2 vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

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

J.J. Corry Anfa No.2Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
DistilleryJ.J. CorryLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV50%54.9%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£130.95£82.95
Rating5.00/5

J.J. Corry Anfa No.2

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

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

J.J. Corry Anfa No.2

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 £131.

For beginners: J.J. Corry Anfa No.2 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

J.J. Corry Anfa No.2

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£130.95 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 £130.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water

Who should buy J.J.?

J.J. Corry Anfa No.2 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

Fresh FruitVanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only J.J. Corry Anfa No.2

Fragant

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

Toasted

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