Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old 2007 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)Mortlach 13 Year Old 2007 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
DistilleryLinkwoodMortlach
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.9%47.5%
Age12 yr13 yr
Price£82.95£67.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2007 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2007 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2007 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £68 vs £83.

For beginners: Mortlach 13 Year Old 2007 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (60/100 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 £67.95)

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2007 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£67.95 vs £82.95)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2007 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

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

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old 2007 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SherriedDried FruitChocolateNutty

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