Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs North of Scotland 46 Year Old – Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)North of Scotland 46 Year Old – Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)
DistilleryLinkwoodNorth of Scotland
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV54.9%41%
Age12 yr46 yr
Price£82.95£124.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

North of Scotland 46 Year Old – Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North of Scotland 46 Year Old – Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £125.

For beginners: North of Scotland 46 Year Old – Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl) is more approachable (70/100 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 £124.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water

North of Scotland 46 Year Old – Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (46 vs 12 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£124.95 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 North?

North of Scotland 46 Year Old – Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyVanilla

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

ToastedFresh Fruit

Only North of Scotland 46 Year Old – Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)

Old WoodNutty

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