Abingdon Distillery Cask Aged Gin, 70cl vs Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022

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

Abingdon Distillery Cask Aged Gin, 70clScallywag The Winter Edition 2022
DistilleryAbingdon DistilleryScallywag
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%54%
AgeNASNAS
Price£37.99£50.95
Rating5.00/5

Abingdon Distillery Cask Aged Gin, 70cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner50/100
Value98/100

Abingdon Distillery Cask Aged Gin, 70cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Abingdon Distillery Cask Aged Gin, 70cl is better value at £38 vs £51.

For beginners: Abingdon Distillery Cask Aged Gin, 70cl is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Abingdon Distillery Cask Aged Gin, 70cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£37.99 vs £50.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£50.95 vs £37.99)

Who should buy Abingdon?

Abingdon Distillery Cask Aged Gin, 70cl is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Scallywag?

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022 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

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Abingdon Distillery Cask Aged Gin, 70cl

Old WoodLeatheryTobacco

Only Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022

Cooked FruitDried FruitToasted

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