Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs The Irishman Cask Strength (2021 Release)

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)The Irishman Cask Strength (2021 Release)
DistilleryLinkwoodWalsh
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV54.9%54.8%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£82.95£120.02
Rating5.00/5

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

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

The Irishman Cask Strength (2021 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Irishman Cask Strength (2021 Release)

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 £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 £120.02)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water

The Irishman Cask Strength (2021 Release)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£120.02 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 The?

The Irishman Cask Strength (2021 Release) 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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

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

Honey

Only The Irishman Cask Strength (2021 Release)

Nutty

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