Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryAuchentoshanScallywag
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%48%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£58.95£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted 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 £59.

For beginners: Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£58.95 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 £58.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Auchentoshan?

Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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 Auchentoshan 9 Year Old 2016 - Waiting for the Sun (Uncharted Whisky)

VanillaToastedHoneyFresh FruitMalt Extract

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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