Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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 Dundas 29 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Port Dundas
★ 5.00
£120
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Port Dundas |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 54.9% | 55% |
| Age | 12 yr | 29 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £119.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £120.
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
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £119.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£119.95 vs £82.95)
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 Dundas 29 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)