Linkwood 8 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Linkwood 8 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryLinkwoodScallywag
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV47.5%48%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£54.94£56.25
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Linkwood 8 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value91/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value89/100

Linkwood 8 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Linkwood 8 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £55 vs £56.

For beginners: Linkwood 8 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 8 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£54.94 vs £56.25)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.25 vs £54.94)

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 8 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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 8 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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