Spirit of Hven Tycho's Star vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Spirit of Hven Tycho's StarScallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistillerySpirit of HvenScallywag
RegionSpeyside
CountrySwedenScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV41.8%48%
AgeNASNAS
Price£59.9£56.25
Rating4.27/55.00/5

Spirit of Hven Tycho's Star

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value71/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Spirit of Hven Tycho's Star

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.27).

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is better value at £56 vs £60.

For beginners: Spirit of Hven Tycho's Star is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Spirit of Hven Tycho's Star

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.9 vs £56.25)
  • Lower community rating (4.3 vs 5.0)

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£56.25 vs £59.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Spirit?

Spirit of Hven Tycho's Star 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 Spirit of Hven Tycho's Star

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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