Laherte Freres Les Grandes Crayeres 2020 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 Grandes Crayeres 2020Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
DistilleryLaherteLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%54.9%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£85.75£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Laherte Freres Les Grandes Crayeres 2020

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

Laherte Freres Les Grandes Crayeres 2020

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 £86.

For beginners: Laherte Freres Les Grandes Crayeres 2020 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Laherte Freres Les Grandes Crayeres 2020

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£85.75 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 £85.75)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water

Who should buy Laherte?

Laherte Freres Les Grandes Crayeres 2020 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 Fruit

Only Laherte Freres Les Grandes Crayeres 2020

CitricLeafy

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

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanilla

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