La Piautre 2019 Version Française Single Malt French Whisky vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

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

La Piautre 2019 Version Française Single Malt French WhiskyLinkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
DistilleryLa PiautreLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%54.9%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£79.95£82.95
Rating5.00/5

La Piautre 2019 Version Française Single Malt French Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

La Piautre 2019 Version Française Single Malt French Whisky

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).

La Piautre 2019 Version Française Single Malt French Whisky is better value at £80 vs £83.

For beginners: La Piautre 2019 Version Française Single Malt French Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

La Piautre 2019 Version Française Single Malt French Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£79.95 vs £82.95)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £79.95)

Who should buy La?

La Piautre 2019 Version Française Single Malt French Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 FruitMalt Extract

Only La Piautre 2019 Version Française Single Malt French Whisky

FragantYeasty

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

HoneyToastedVanilla

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