Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs The Glenlivet 16 Year Old Nàdurra Batch 0614C
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 Glenlivet 16 Year Old Nàdurra Batch 0614C
The Glenlivet
★ 5.00
£125
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | The Glenlivet 16 Year Old Nàdurra Batch 0614C | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | The Glenlivet |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 55.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £125 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
The Glenlivet 16 Year Old Nàdurra Batch 0614C
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
The Glenlivet 16 Year Old Nàdurra Batch 0614C
Quick verdict
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is better value at £83 vs £125.
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
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £125)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
The Glenlivet 16 Year Old Nàdurra Batch 0614C
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£125 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 The?
The Glenlivet 16 Year Old Nàdurra Batch 0614C suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only The Glenlivet 16 Year Old Nàdurra Batch 0614C