Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Linkwood 19 Year Old 1995 (casks 5920+5921) (Signatory)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Linkwood 19 Year Old 1995 (casks 5920+5921) (Signatory)
DistilleryScallywagLinkwood
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%43%
AgeNAS19 yr
Price£56.25£43.51
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Linkwood 19 Year Old 1995 (casks 5920+5921) (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 19 Year Old 1995 (casks 5920+5921) (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Linkwood 19 Year Old 1995 (casks 5920+5921) (Signatory) is better value at £44 vs £56.

For beginners: Linkwood 19 Year Old 1995 (casks 5920+5921) (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 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 £43.51)

Linkwood 19 Year Old 1995 (casks 5920+5921) (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£43.51 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 19 Year Old 1995 (casks 5920+5921) (Signatory) 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 19 Year Old 1995 (casks 5920+5921) (Signatory)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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