Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Port Askaig 19 Year Old
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
Port Askaig 19 Year Old
Port Askaig
★ 4.33
£100
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Port Askaig 19 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Port Askaig |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 50.4% |
| Age | 12 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £99.74 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.33/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Port Askaig 19 Year Old
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Port Askaig 19 Year Old
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.33).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £100.
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 £99.74)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Port Askaig 19 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£99.74 vs £82.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.3 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 Port?
Port Askaig 19 Year Old 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 Port Askaig 19 Year Old