Wormtub 12 Year Old Single Cask vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Wormtub 12 Year Old Single CaskScallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryWormtubScallywag
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV57.2%48%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£74.95£56.25
Rating4.44/55.00/5

Wormtub 12 Year Old Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner40/100
Value59/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Wormtub 12 Year Old Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.44).

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is better value at £56 vs £75.

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

Wormtub 12 Year Old Single Cask

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (57.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£74.95 vs £56.25)
  • Lower community rating (4.4 vs 5.0)

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£56.25 vs £74.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Wormtub?

Wormtub 12 Year Old Single Cask 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

Only Wormtub 12 Year Old Single Cask

OilyToastedMalt ExtractHoney

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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