Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs The Oxford Artisan Distillery Heritage Corn Whisky - Grain Stories

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)The Oxford Artisan Distillery Heritage Corn Whisky - Grain Stories
DistilleryLinkwoodThe Oxford Artisan Distillery
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltCorn
ABV54.9%50.4%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£82.95£89.94
Rating5.00/5

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

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

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Heritage Corn Whisky - Grain Stories

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Heritage Corn Whisky - Grain Stories

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 £90.

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 £89.94)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Heritage Corn Whisky - Grain Stories

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£89.94 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 Oxford Artisan Distillery Heritage Corn Whisky - Grain Stories 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 Extract

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

HoneyToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

Only The Oxford Artisan Distillery Heritage Corn Whisky - Grain Stories

YeastyHay-likeHusky

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