Linkwood 2006 / 16 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Speyside Whisky vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Linkwood 2006 / 16 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Speyside Whisky
Linkwood
£88

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Linkwood 2006 / 16 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Speyside Whisky | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Scallywag |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £87.95 | £56.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 2006 / 16 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Speyside Whisky
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Linkwood 2006 / 16 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Speyside Whisky
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Quick verdict
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is better value at £56 vs £88.
For beginners: Linkwood 2006 / 16 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Speyside Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 2006 / 16 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£87.95 vs £56.25)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£56.25 vs £87.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 2006 / 16 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 2006 / 16 Year Old / The Whisky Show 2022 Speyside Whisky
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023