Speyside #7 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Speyside #7 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyScallywag
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV60.5%48%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£49.95£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Speyside #7 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Speyside #7 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Speyside #7 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £50 vs £56.

For beginners: Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Speyside #7 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £56.25)

Cons

  • High ABV (60.5%) — may need water
  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.25 vs £49.95)

Who should buy Speyside?

Speyside #7 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 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

Both taste of

ChocolateSherriedCooked Fruit

Only Speyside #7 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

ToastedTobacco

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Dried Fruit

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