Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022 vs Glengoyne 18 Year Old / Small Bottle Highland Whisky

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

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022Glengoyne 18 Year Old / Small Bottle Highland Whisky
DistilleryScallywagGlengoyne
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV54%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£50.95£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022

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

Glengoyne 18 Year Old / Small Bottle Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 18 Year Old / Small Bottle Highland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glengoyne 18 Year Old / Small Bottle Highland Whisky is better value at £40 vs £51.

For beginners: Glengoyne 18 Year Old / Small Bottle Highland Whisky is more approachable (100/100 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 £39.95)

Glengoyne 18 Year Old / Small Bottle Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £50.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 18 Year Old / Small Bottle Highland Whisky 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

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022

Cooked FruitToasted

Only Glengoyne 18 Year Old / Small Bottle Highland Whisky

VanillaFresh FruitHoney

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