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)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryGreatDramsScallywag
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV48.2%48%
Age4 yrNAS
Price£46.58£56.25
Rating5.00/5

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

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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)

SmokeyMalt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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