Bladnoch 21 Year Old - Distillery Label vs Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

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

Bladnoch 21 Year Old - Distillery LabelScallywag The Winter Edition 2021
DistilleryBladnochScallywag
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV40%53.1%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£50.14£49
Rating5.00/5

Bladnoch 21 Year Old - Distillery Label

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

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

Bladnoch 21 Year Old - Distillery Label

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021 is better value at £49 vs £50.

For beginners: Bladnoch 21 Year Old - Distillery Label is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Bladnoch 21 Year Old - Distillery Label

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£50.14 vs £49)
  • 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 affordable (£49 vs £50.14)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.1%) — may need water

Who should buy Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 21 Year Old - Distillery Label suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

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

Honey

Only Bladnoch 21 Year Old - Distillery Label

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractLeafy

Only Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

SherriedChocolateDried FruitVanilla

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