Guyana Rum (Diamond) MDB2M 2011 / 12 Year Old / Watt Whisky vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Guyana Rum (Diamond) MDB2M 2011 / 12 Year Old / Watt WhiskyScallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryDiamondScallywag
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%48%
AgeNASNAS
Price£74.5£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Guyana Rum (Diamond) MDB2M 2011 / 12 Year Old / Watt Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Guyana Rum (Diamond) MDB2M 2011 / 12 Year Old / Watt Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

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

For beginners: Guyana Rum (Diamond) MDB2M 2011 / 12 Year Old / Watt Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Guyana Rum (Diamond) MDB2M 2011 / 12 Year Old / Watt Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£74.5 vs £56.25)
  • 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 affordable (£56.25 vs £74.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Guyana?

Guyana Rum (Diamond) MDB2M 2011 / 12 Year Old / Watt Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Guyana Rum (Diamond) MDB2M 2011 / 12 Year Old / Watt Whisky

OilyLeatheryCooked VegetableToasted

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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