Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Linkwood 11 Year Old (cask 301827, 301830 & 301834) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Linkwood 11 Year Old (cask 301827, 301830 & 301834) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
DistilleryScallywagLinkwood
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%46%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£56.25£50.43
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Linkwood 11 Year Old (cask 301827, 301830 & 301834) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 11 Year Old (cask 301827, 301830 & 301834) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Linkwood 11 Year Old (cask 301827, 301830 & 301834) - Small Batch (James Eadie) is better value at £50 vs £56.

For beginners: Linkwood 11 Year Old (cask 301827, 301830 & 301834) - Small Batch (James Eadie) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

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 £50.43)

Linkwood 11 Year Old (cask 301827, 301830 & 301834) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£50.43 vs £56.25)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 11 Year Old (cask 301827, 301830 & 301834) - 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.

Tasting notes

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Linkwood 11 Year Old (cask 301827, 301830 & 301834) - Small Batch (James Eadie)

VanillaMalt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitToasted

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