Invergordon 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 8118) - The Single Cask vs Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Invergordon 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 8118) - The Single CaskScallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023
DistilleryInvergordonScallywag
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV45.8%48%
Age27 yrNAS
Price£81.46£56.25
Rating5.00/5

Invergordon 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 8118) - The Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

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

Invergordon 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 8118) - The Single Cask

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 £81.

For beginners: Invergordon 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 8118) - The Single Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Invergordon 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 8118) - The Single Cask

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£81.46 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 £81.46)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 8118) - The Single Cask 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 Invergordon 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 8118) - The Single Cask

Old WoodNuttyToastedMalt Extract

Only Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023

ChocolateSherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

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