Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Michter's US*1 Barrel Strength Toasted Barrel Finish Rye (54.6%)
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
Michter's US*1 Barrel Strength Toasted Barrel Finish Rye (54.6%)
Michter's Distillery
£135
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Michter's US*1 Barrel Strength Toasted Barrel Finish Rye (54.6%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Michter's Distillery |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 54.9% | 54.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.95 | £134.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Michter's US*1 Barrel Strength Toasted Barrel Finish Rye (54.6%)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Michter's US*1 Barrel Strength Toasted Barrel Finish Rye (54.6%)
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 £135.
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 affordable (£82.95 vs £134.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Michter's US*1 Barrel Strength Toasted Barrel Finish Rye (54.6%)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£134.95 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 Michter's?
Michter's US*1 Barrel Strength Toasted Barrel Finish Rye (54.6%) 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 Michter's US*1 Barrel Strength Toasted Barrel Finish Rye (54.6%)