Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No.4 Megrez
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
Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No.4 Megrez
Spirit of Hven
★ 5.00
£95
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No.4 Megrez | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Spirit of Hven |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Sweden |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 45% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.95 | £94.96 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No.4 Megrez
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No.4 Megrez
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £95.
For beginners: Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No.4 Megrez is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £94.96)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No.4 Megrez
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£94.96 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 Spirit?
Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No.4 Megrez suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
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Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
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