Laphroaig 14 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Laphroaig 14 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Laphroaig
£118
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Laphroaig 14 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Laphroaig | Linkwood |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 54.9% |
| Age | 14 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £117.95 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Laphroaig 14 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Laphroaig 14 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
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 £118.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Laphroaig 14 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£117.95 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 £117.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Laphroaig?
Laphroaig 14 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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 Laphroaig 14 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)