Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 vs Prunier B&S Folle Blanche 2018 Fins Bois Cognac

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

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021Prunier B&S Folle Blanche 2018 Fins Bois Cognac
DistilleryScallywagPrunier
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV53.1%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£49£49.75
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Prunier B&S Folle Blanche 2018 Fins Bois Cognac

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Prunier B&S Folle Blanche 2018 Fins Bois Cognac

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 is better value at £49 vs £50.

For beginners: Prunier B&S Folle Blanche 2018 Fins Bois Cognac is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£49 vs £49.75)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.1%) — may need water

Prunier B&S Folle Blanche 2018 Fins Bois Cognac

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.75 vs £49)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Scallywag?

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 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.

Who should buy Prunier?

Prunier B&S Folle Blanche 2018 Fins Bois Cognac is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

Only Prunier B&S Folle Blanche 2018 Fins Bois Cognac

Old WoodCooked FruitToasted

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