Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Linkwood 15 Year Old 1996 - Batch 0001 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
Linkwood 15 Year Old 1996 - Batch 0001 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£61
| Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | Linkwood 15 Year Old 1996 - Batch 0001 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Scallywag | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 15 yr |
| Price | £56.25 | £60.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Linkwood 15 Year Old 1996 - Batch 0001 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Linkwood 15 Year Old 1996 - Batch 0001 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is better value at £56 vs £61.
For beginners: Linkwood 15 Year Old 1996 - Batch 0001 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£56.25 vs £60.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Linkwood 15 Year Old 1996 - Batch 0001 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£60.5 vs £56.25)
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 15 Year Old 1996 - Batch 0001 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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
Only Linkwood 15 Year Old 1996 - Batch 0001 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)