Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Linkwood-Glenlivet 12 Year Old 2001 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Linkwood-Glenlivet 12 Year Old 2001 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)
DistilleryScallywagLinkwood
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%57%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£56.25£47.74
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Linkwood-Glenlivet 12 Year Old 2001 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood-Glenlivet 12 Year Old 2001 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood-Glenlivet 12 Year Old 2001 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £48 vs £56.

For beginners: Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.25 vs £47.74)

Linkwood-Glenlivet 12 Year Old 2001 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£47.74 vs £56.25)

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — may need water

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-Glenlivet?

Linkwood-Glenlivet 12 Year Old 2001 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead) 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

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Linkwood-Glenlivet 12 Year Old 2001 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyToastedFresh Fruit

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