Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Sazerac 18 Year Old (2021 Release)
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
Sazerac 18 Year Old (2021 Release)
Sazerac
£135
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Sazerac 18 Year Old (2021 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Sazerac |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 54.9% | 45% |
| Age | 12 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £135 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Sazerac 18 Year Old (2021 Release)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Sazerac 18 Year Old (2021 Release)
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 £135.
For beginners: Sazerac 18 Year Old (2021 Release) is more approachable (55/100 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 £135)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Sazerac 18 Year Old (2021 Release)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£135 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 Sazerac?
Sazerac 18 Year Old (2021 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.
Tasting notes
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