Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs SMWS No. 21.21 16 Year Old 1985
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
SMWS No. 21.21 16 Year Old 1985
Glenglassaugh
£120
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | SMWS No. 21.21 16 Year Old 1985 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Glenglassaugh |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 57% |
| Age | 12 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £119.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
SMWS No. 21.21 16 Year Old 1985
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
SMWS No. 21.21 16 Year Old 1985
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 £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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £119.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
SMWS No. 21.21 16 Year Old 1985
Pros
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£119.95 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 SMWS?
SMWS No. 21.21 16 Year Old 1985 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 SMWS No. 21.21 16 Year Old 1985