Tomintoul 18 Year Old vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Tomintoul 18 Year OldScallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryTomintoulScallywag
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV40%48%
Age18 yrNAS
Price£83.26£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Tomintoul 18 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Tomintoul 18 Year Old

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 £83.

For beginners: Tomintoul 18 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Tomintoul 18 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£83.26 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 £83.26)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Tomintoul?

Tomintoul 18 Year Old 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 Tomintoul 18 Year Old

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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