Bladnoch 11 Year Old - Christmas 2012 vs Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

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

Bladnoch 11 Year Old - Christmas 2012Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021
DistilleryBladnochScallywag
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV55%53.1%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£48.43£49
Rating5.00/5

Bladnoch 11 Year Old - Christmas 2012

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Bladnoch 11 Year Old - Christmas 2012

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bladnoch 11 Year Old - Christmas 2012 is better value at £48 vs £49.

For beginners: Bladnoch 11 Year Old - Christmas 2012 is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Bladnoch 11 Year Old - Christmas 2012

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£48.43 vs £49)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£49 vs £48.43)

Who should buy Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 11 Year Old - Christmas 2012 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Scallywag?

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitHoneyVanilla

Only Bladnoch 11 Year Old - Christmas 2012

Cooked Fruit

Only Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

Chocolate

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