Peated Blended Malt 4 Year Old 2017 (cask GD-PBM-17) - Blended Cask Series (GreatDrams) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Peated Blended Malt 4 Year Old 2017 (cask GD-PBM-17) - Blended Cask Series (GreatDrams)
GreatDrams
£47

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Scallywag
★ 5.00
£56
| Peated Blended Malt 4 Year Old 2017 (cask GD-PBM-17) - Blended Cask Series (GreatDrams) | Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | GreatDrams | Scallywag |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 48.2% | 48% |
| Age | 4 yr | NAS |
| Price | £46.58 | £56.25 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Peated Blended Malt 4 Year Old 2017 (cask GD-PBM-17) - Blended Cask Series (GreatDrams)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Peated Blended Malt 4 Year Old 2017 (cask GD-PBM-17) - Blended Cask Series (GreatDrams)
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
Quick verdict
Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Peated Blended Malt 4 Year Old 2017 (cask GD-PBM-17) - Blended Cask Series (GreatDrams) is better value at £47 vs £56.
For beginners: Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Peated Blended Malt 4 Year Old 2017 (cask GD-PBM-17) - Blended Cask Series (GreatDrams)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£46.58 vs £56.25)
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£56.25 vs £46.58)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Peated?
Peated Blended Malt 4 Year Old 2017 (cask GD-PBM-17) - Blended Cask Series (GreatDrams) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Peated Blended Malt 4 Year Old 2017 (cask GD-PBM-17) - Blended Cask Series (GreatDrams)
Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023