Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Linkwood 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11357) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11357) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Linkwood
★ 4.00
£74
| Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | Linkwood 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11357) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Scallywag | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 51.5% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £56.25 | £73.82 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11357) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11357) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is better value at £56 vs £74.
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 affordable (£56.25 vs £73.82)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11357) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£73.82 vs £56.25)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11357) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11357) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)