Lalocura Espadin-Tobasiche 2019 Destilado de Agave vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

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

Lalocura Espadin-Tobasiche 2019 Destilado de AgaveLinkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
DistilleryLalocuraLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%54.9%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£130£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Lalocura Espadin-Tobasiche 2019 Destilado de Agave

Smoke68/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

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

Lalocura Espadin-Tobasiche 2019 Destilado de Agave

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 £130.

For beginners: Lalocura Espadin-Tobasiche 2019 Destilado de Agave is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Lalocura Espadin-Tobasiche 2019 Destilado de Agave

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£130 vs £82.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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 £130)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Lalocura?

Lalocura Espadin-Tobasiche 2019 Destilado de Agave 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

Only Lalocura Espadin-Tobasiche 2019 Destilado de Agave

SmokeyMedicinalCitricVegetative

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

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

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