Laherte Freres Les Empreintes Extra Brut 2018 Champagne vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Laherte Freres Les Empreintes Extra Brut 2018 Champagne
Laherte
£96
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Laherte Freres Les Empreintes Extra Brut 2018 Champagne | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Laherte | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 54.9% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £95.95 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Laherte Freres Les Empreintes Extra Brut 2018 Champagne
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Laherte Freres Les Empreintes Extra Brut 2018 Champagne
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 0.00).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £96.
For beginners: Laherte Freres Les Empreintes Extra Brut 2018 Champagne is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Laherte Freres Les Empreintes Extra Brut 2018 Champagne
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£95.95 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 £95.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Laherte?
Laherte Freres Les Empreintes Extra Brut 2018 Champagne 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
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