Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 vs Linkwood 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023Linkwood 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryScallywagLinkwood
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%46%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£56.25£42.81
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Linkwood 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £43 vs £56.

For beginners: Linkwood 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.25 vs £42.81)

Linkwood 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£42.81 vs £56.25)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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 12 Year Old 1999 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

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