Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Mars Komagatake Kohiganzakura - Nature of Shinshu
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
Mars Komagatake Kohiganzakura - Nature of Shinshu
Shinshu
★ 5.00
£125
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Mars Komagatake Kohiganzakura - Nature of Shinshu | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Shinshu |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 52% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.95 | £125 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Mars Komagatake Kohiganzakura - Nature of Shinshu
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Mars Komagatake Kohiganzakura - Nature of Shinshu
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £125.
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
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £125)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Mars Komagatake Kohiganzakura - Nature of Shinshu
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£125 vs £82.95)
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 Mars?
Mars Komagatake Kohiganzakura - Nature of Shinshu 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
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Mars Komagatake Kohiganzakura - Nature of Shinshu