The English - Smokey Oak vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

The English - Smokey OakScallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryThe English DistilleryScallywag
RegionSpeyside
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%48%
AgeNASNAS
Price£58.27£56.25
Rating3.00/55.00/5

The English - Smokey Oak

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner50/100
Value51/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

The English - Smokey Oak

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is better value at £56 vs £58.

For beginners: Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

The English - Smokey Oak

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£58.27 vs £56.25)
  • Lower community rating (3.0 vs 5.0)

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£56.25 vs £58.27)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy The?

The English - Smokey Oak suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single 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 The English - Smokey Oak

SmokeyToastedOld Wood

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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