Connemara 12 Year Old Peated vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Connemara 12 Year Old PeatedScallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryConnemaraScallywag
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV40%48%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£60.9£56.25
Rating4.45/55.00/5

Connemara 12 Year Old Peated

Smoke68/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner65/100
Value73/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Connemara 12 Year Old Peated

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.45).

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is better value at £56 vs £61.

For beginners: Connemara 12 Year Old Peated is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Connemara 12 Year Old Peated

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£60.9 vs £56.25)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£56.25 vs £60.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Connemara?

Connemara 12 Year Old Peated suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Connemara 12 Year Old Peated

SmokeyToastedFresh FruitMedicinalHoney

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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