Benriach 16 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead) vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Benriach 16 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead)Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryBenriachScallywag
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%48%
Age16 yrNAS
Price£46.33£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Benriach 16 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Benriach 16 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Benriach 16 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £46 vs £56.

For beginners: Benriach 16 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Benriach 16 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£46.33 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 £46.33)

Who should buy Benriach?

Benriach 16 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Benriach 16 Year Old - Duthies (WM Cadenhead)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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