Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Liquorice Spiral 1992 - Wemyss Malts (Glentauchers)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£83
Liquorice Spiral 1992 - Wemyss Malts (Glentauchers)
Glentauchers
£87
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Liquorice Spiral 1992 - Wemyss Malts (Glentauchers) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Glentauchers |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £87.47 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Liquorice Spiral 1992 - Wemyss Malts (Glentauchers)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Liquorice Spiral 1992 - Wemyss Malts (Glentauchers)
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 £87.
For beginners: Liquorice Spiral 1992 - Wemyss Malts (Glentauchers) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £87.47)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Liquorice Spiral 1992 - Wemyss Malts (Glentauchers)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£87.47 vs £82.95)
- −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 Liquorice?
Liquorice Spiral 1992 - Wemyss Malts (Glentauchers) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Liquorice Spiral 1992 - Wemyss Malts (Glentauchers)