Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice
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
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice
Mortlach
★ 4.75
£109
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 54.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £108.89 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.75/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.75).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £109.
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 £108.89)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£108.89 vs £82.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.8 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 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice 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)
Only Mortlach 22 Year Old 1989 (cask 3926) - Mackillop's Choice