Timorous Beastie 10 Year Old vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Timorous Beastie 10 Year OldScallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryTimorous BeastieScallywag
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV46.8%48%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£42£56.25
Rating4.43/55.00/5

Timorous Beastie 10 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Timorous Beastie 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.43).

Timorous Beastie 10 Year Old is better value at £42 vs £56.

For beginners: Timorous Beastie 10 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Timorous Beastie 10 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£42 vs £56.25)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.4 vs 5.0)

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.25 vs £42)

Who should buy Timorous?

Timorous Beastie 10 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Timorous Beastie 10 Year Old

HoneyVanillaToastedMalt ExtractOld Wood

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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