Laizhou Amontillado Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Laizhou Amontillado Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
Laizhou
£76
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Laizhou Amontillado Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Laizhou | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 54.9% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £75.5 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Laizhou Amontillado Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Laizhou Amontillado Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
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).
Laizhou Amontillado Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky is better value at £76 vs £83.
For beginners: Laizhou Amontillado Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Laizhou Amontillado Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£75.5 vs £82.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 £75.5)
Who should buy Laizhou?
Laizhou Amontillado Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Laizhou Amontillado Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)