Waterford Peated - Ballybannon 1.1 vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Waterford Peated - Ballybannon 1.1
Waterford Distillery
★ 5.00
£79
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Waterford Peated - Ballybannon 1.1 | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Waterford Distillery | Scallywag |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £79.49 | £56.25 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Waterford Peated - Ballybannon 1.1
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Waterford Peated - Ballybannon 1.1
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Quick verdict
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is better value at £56 vs £79.
For beginners: Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Waterford Peated - Ballybannon 1.1
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.49 vs £56.25)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£56.25 vs £79.49)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Waterford?
Waterford Peated - Ballybannon 1.1 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 Waterford Peated - Ballybannon 1.1
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023