Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 303023) - Auld Goonsy's Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 303023) - Auld Goonsy's Malt
Linkwood
★ 2.00
£52
| Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 303023) - Auld Goonsy's Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Scallywag | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 52% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £56.25 | £51.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 2.00/5 |
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 303023) - Auld Goonsy's Malt
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 303023) - Auld Goonsy's Malt
Quick verdict
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.00).
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 303023) - Auld Goonsy's Malt is better value at £52 vs £56.
For beginners: Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is more approachable (60/100 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 £51.95)
Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 303023) - Auld Goonsy's Malt
Pros
- +More affordable (£51.95 vs £56.25)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (2.0 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 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 303023) - Auld Goonsy's Malt 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.
Tasting notes
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Only Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 303023) - Auld Goonsy's Malt