Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022 vs The Lakes Distillery The One Fine Blended Whisky, 70cl

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

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022The Lakes Distillery The One Fine Blended Whisky, 70cl
DistilleryScallywagThe Lakes Distillery
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV54%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£50.95£37.99
Rating5.00/5

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner50/100
Value98/100

The Lakes Distillery The One Fine Blended Whisky, 70cl

Smoke64/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Lakes Distillery The One Fine Blended Whisky, 70cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Lakes Distillery The One Fine Blended Whisky, 70cl is better value at £38 vs £51.

For beginners: The Lakes Distillery The One Fine Blended Whisky, 70cl is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£50.95 vs £37.99)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Lakes Distillery The One Fine Blended Whisky, 70cl

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£37.99 vs £50.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Scallywag?

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Who should buy The?

The Lakes Distillery The One Fine Blended Whisky, 70cl 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.

Tasting notes

Only Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022

SherriedCooked FruitDried FruitToasted

Only The Lakes Distillery The One Fine Blended Whisky, 70cl

Fresh FruitVanillaHoneySmokey

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