Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 308314A) - Monologue (Chapter 7)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 308314A) - Monologue (Chapter 7)
DistilleryLinkwoodLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.9%50.3%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£82.95£81.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 308314A) - Monologue (Chapter 7)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 308314A) - Monologue (Chapter 7)

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 308314A) - Monologue (Chapter 7) is better value at £82 vs £83.

For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

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 £81.95)

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 308314A) - Monologue (Chapter 7)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£81.95 vs £82.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 308314A) - Monologue (Chapter 7) 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 Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 308314A) - Monologue (Chapter 7)

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOld Wood

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