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 2022
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£51

Glengoyne 18 Year Old / Small Bottle Highland Whisky
Glengoyne
£40
| Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022 | Glengoyne 18 Year Old / Small Bottle Highland Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Scallywag | Glengoyne |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Blended Malt | |
| ABV | 54% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £50.95 | £39.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022
Glengoyne 18 Year Old / Small Bottle Highland Whisky
Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022
Glengoyne 18 Year Old / Small Bottle Highland Whisky
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
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