Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Orkney 15 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)
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
Orkney 15 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)
Chorlton Whisky
£75
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Orkney 15 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Chorlton Whisky |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 58.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £74.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Orkney 15 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Orkney 15 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Orkney 15 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky) is better value at £75 vs £83.
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £74.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Orkney 15 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£74.95 vs £82.95)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −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 Orkney?
Orkney 15 Year Old (Chorlton 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.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Orkney 15 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)