Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Tamnavulin 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 0772) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)Tamnavulin 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 0772) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
DistilleryLinkwoodTamnavulin
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.9%50%
Age12 yr15 yr
Price£82.95£129.95
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value60/100

Tamnavulin 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 0772) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tamnavulin 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 0772) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £130.

For beginners: Tamnavulin 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 0772) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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 £129.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water

Tamnavulin 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 0772) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£129.95 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 Tamnavulin?

Tamnavulin 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 0772) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoney

Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)

ToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Tamnavulin 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 0772) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SherriedDried FruitNutty

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