Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs The English Distillery 11 Year Old English Single Malt Whisky
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
The English Distillery 11 Year Old English Single Malt Whisky
The English Distillery
£71
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | The English Distillery 11 Year Old English Single Malt Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | The English Distillery |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 54.9% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.95 | £70.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
The English Distillery 11 Year Old English Single Malt Whisky
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
The English Distillery 11 Year Old English Single Malt Whisky
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The English Distillery 11 Year Old English Single Malt Whisky is better value at £71 vs £83.
For beginners: The English Distillery 11 Year Old English Single Malt Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £70.95)
The English Distillery 11 Year Old English Single Malt Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£70.95 vs £82.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 The?
The English Distillery 11 Year Old English Single Malt Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
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Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
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