Knockando 18 Year Old 1996 Slow Matured vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Knockando 18 Year Old 1996 Slow Matured
Knockando
★ 5.00
£60
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Knockando 18 Year Old 1996 Slow Matured | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Knockando | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 54.9% |
| Age | 18 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £60.41 | £82.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Knockando 18 Year Old 1996 Slow Matured
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Knockando 18 Year Old 1996 Slow Matured
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Quick verdict
Knockando 18 Year Old 1996 Slow Matured is better value at £60 vs £83.
For beginners: Knockando 18 Year Old 1996 Slow Matured is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Knockando 18 Year Old 1996 Slow Matured
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£60.41 vs £82.95)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £60.41)
Who should buy Knockando?
Knockando 18 Year Old 1996 Slow Matured 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
Only Knockando 18 Year Old 1996 Slow Matured
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)