Linkwood 1991 - Boisdale (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 1991 - Boisdale (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£72
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Linkwood 1991 - Boisdale (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Scallywag |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48% |
| Age | 20 yr | NAS |
| Price | £71.71 | £56.25 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 1991 - Boisdale (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Linkwood 1991 - Boisdale (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Quick verdict
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is better value at £56 vs £72.
For beginners: Linkwood 1991 - Boisdale (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 1991 - Boisdale (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£71.71 vs £56.25)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£56.25 vs £71.71)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 1991 - Boisdale (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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 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.
Tasting notes
Only Linkwood 1991 - Boisdale (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023