Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs New Riff Sherry Finish Malted Rye
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
New Riff Sherry Finish Malted Rye
New Riff
£106
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | New Riff Sherry Finish Malted Rye | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | New Riff |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 54.9% | 55.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.95 | £106.27 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
New Riff Sherry Finish Malted Rye
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
New Riff Sherry Finish Malted Rye
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 £106.
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 £106.27)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
New Riff Sherry Finish Malted Rye
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£106.27 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 New?
New Riff Sherry Finish Malted Rye 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
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