Ledaig 13 Year Old 2009 Double Cask Matured vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ledaig 13 Year Old 2009 Double Cask Matured
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£115
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
| Ledaig 13 Year Old 2009 Double Cask Matured | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tobermory | Linkwood |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.8% | 54.9% |
| Age | 13 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £114.95 | £82.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ledaig 13 Year Old 2009 Double Cask Matured
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Ledaig 13 Year Old 2009 Double Cask Matured
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £115.
For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Ledaig 13 Year Old 2009 Double Cask Matured
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£114.95 vs £82.95)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £114.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ledaig?
Ledaig 13 Year Old 2009 Double Cask Matured 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.
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 Ledaig 13 Year Old 2009 Double Cask Matured
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)