Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) vs Westland 2014 (bottled 2023) (cask 6235) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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
Westland 2014 (bottled 2023) (cask 6235) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Westland
£114
| Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) | Westland 2014 (bottled 2023) (cask 6235) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Westland |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 53% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.95 | £113.69 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Westland 2014 (bottled 2023) (cask 6235) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Westland 2014 (bottled 2023) (cask 6235) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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 £114.
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 £113.69)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
Westland 2014 (bottled 2023) (cask 6235) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£113.69 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 Westland?
Westland 2014 (bottled 2023) (cask 6235) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)
Only Westland 2014 (bottled 2023) (cask 6235) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)