Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Sherry Cask Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)
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
Sherry Cask Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)
Drinks by the Dram
£135
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Sherry Cask Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Drinks by the Dram |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 54.9% | 50.1% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.95 | £134.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Sherry Cask Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Sherry Cask Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)
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: 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 £134.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Sherry Cask Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£134.95 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 Sherry?
Sherry Cask Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition) 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
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