Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2014 Release)
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
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2014 Release)
Thomas H. Handy
£128
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2014 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Thomas H. Handy |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 54.9% | 64.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £128.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2014 Release)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2014 Release)
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 £128.
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 £128.45)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2014 Release)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (64.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£128.45 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 Thomas?
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2014 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
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (2014 Release)