Prunier B&S Folle Blanche 2018 Fins Bois Cognac vs Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

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

Prunier B&S Folle Blanche 2018 Fins Bois CognacScallywag The Winter Edition 2021
DistilleryPrunierScallywag
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%53.1%
AgeNASNAS
Price£49.75£49
Rating5.00/5

Prunier B&S Folle Blanche 2018 Fins Bois Cognac

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

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

Prunier B&S Folle Blanche 2018 Fins Bois Cognac

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: Prunier B&S Folle Blanche 2018 Fins Bois Cognac is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Prunier B&S Folle Blanche 2018 Fins Bois Cognac

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.75 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 £49.75)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.1%) — may need water

Who should buy Prunier?

Prunier B&S Folle Blanche 2018 Fins Bois Cognac is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

HoneyVanilla

Only Prunier B&S Folle Blanche 2018 Fins Bois Cognac

Old WoodCooked FruitToasted

Only Scallywag The Winter Edition 2021

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

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