Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Linkwood 18 Year Old 1997 - Distiller's Art (Langside)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Linkwood 18 Year Old 1997 - Distiller's Art (Langside)
DistilleryScallywagLinkwood
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%48%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£56.25£75.7
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Linkwood 18 Year Old 1997 - Distiller's Art (Langside)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 18 Year Old 1997 - Distiller's Art (Langside)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is better value at £56 vs £76.

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 £75.7)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Linkwood 18 Year Old 1997 - Distiller's Art (Langside)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£75.7 vs £56.25)
  • 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 18 Year Old 1997 - Distiller's Art (Langside) 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 18 Year Old 1997 - Distiller's Art (Langside)

HoneyVanillaToastedOld WoodMalt Extract

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