Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022 vs Abingdon Distillery Cask Aged Gin, 70cl

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

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022Abingdon Distillery Cask Aged Gin, 70cl
DistilleryScallywagAbingdon Distillery
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV54%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£50.95£37.99
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner50/100
Value98/100

Abingdon Distillery Cask Aged Gin, 70cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Abingdon Distillery Cask Aged Gin, 70cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Abingdon Distillery Cask Aged Gin, 70cl is better value at £38 vs £51.

For beginners: Abingdon Distillery Cask Aged Gin, 70cl is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022

Pros

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

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£50.95 vs £37.99)

Abingdon Distillery Cask Aged Gin, 70cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£37.99 vs £50.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Scallywag?

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022 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 Abingdon?

Abingdon Distillery Cask Aged Gin, 70cl 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

Sherried

Only Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022

Cooked FruitDried FruitToasted

Only Abingdon Distillery Cask Aged Gin, 70cl

Old WoodLeatheryTobacco

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