Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 301855, 313669 - 313671) - Small Batch (James Eadie) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 301855, 313669 - 313671) - Small Batch (James Eadie)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryLinkwoodScallywag
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%48%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£46.43£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 301855, 313669 - 313671) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value89/100

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 301855, 313669 - 313671) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 301855, 313669 - 313671) - Small Batch (James Eadie) is better value at £46 vs £56.

For beginners: Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 301855, 313669 - 313671) - Small Batch (James Eadie) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 301855, 313669 - 313671) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£46.43 vs £56.25)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.25 vs £46.43)

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 301855, 313669 - 313671) - Small Batch (James Eadie) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Scallywag?

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only Linkwood 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 301855, 313669 - 313671) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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